Honda Accord reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Honda Accord is a large family car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 112 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 193 of 442, and 39.0% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (7.5% of tests).
Ranked 193 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 8 of 16 large family cars
In 2024, 22,591 Honda Accords aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 39.0% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Honda Accord is 11% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
39.0%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,200
Typical age at test: 16 years
Honda Accord MOT failure rate by age
Most common Honda Accord MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working7.5% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.4% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.2% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.6% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.3% of tests
What the Honda Accord fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 21.6% | About average |
| Suspension | 13.2% | ▼ 26% less often |
| Brakes | 11.4% | ▼ 12% less often |
| Tyres | 7.2% | About average |
| Visibility | 6.3% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 4.4% | ▼ 33% less often |
| Body and structure | 4.0% | ▼ 51% less often |
| Steering | 2.1% | ▼ 50% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.4% | ▼ 44% less often |
| Wheels | 0.8% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
What MPG does the Honda Accord do?
Official economy for the Honda Accord ranges from 28.2 to 53.3mpg across the 144 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2015). A typical petrol version manages 38.7mpg and a typical diesel 50.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Honda Accord?
Any Honda Accord first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Honda Accord registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £200 to £760 a year.
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Official figures for 144 versions sold in the UK between 2004 and 2015.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
28.2–53.3 mpg
CO2
138–237 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord Saloon 2.2 i-DTEC ES, ES GTA5 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 46.3 mpg | 159g | £275 |
| Accord Saloon 2.2 i-DTEC ES, ES GTM6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 53.3 mpg | 138g | £200 |
| Accord Saloon 2.2 i-DTEC EXA5 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 45.6 mpg | 162g | £275 |
| Accord Saloon 2.2 i-DTEC EXM6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 52.3 mpg | 141g | £225 |
| Accord Saloon 2.2 i-DTEC Type SM6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 50.4 mpg | 147g | £225 |
| Accord Tourer 2.2 i-DTEC ES, ES GTA5 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 44.8 mpg | 164g | £275 |
| Accord Tourer 2.2 i-DTEC ES, ES GTM6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 143g | £225 |
| Accord Tourer 2.2 i-DTEC EXA5 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 44.2 mpg | 167g | £325 |
| Accord Tourer 2.2 i-DTEC EXM6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 50.4 mpg | 146g | £225 |
| Accord Tourer 2.2 i-DTEC Type SM6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 49.6 mpg | 150g | £225 |
| Accord Saloon 2.0 i-VTEC ES, ES GTA5 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 38.7 mpg | 168g | £325 |
| Accord Saloon 2.0 i-VTEC ES, ES GTM6 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 40.9 mpg | 159g | £275 |
| Accord Saloon 2.0 i-VTEC EXA5 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 38.7 mpg | 170g | £325 |
| Accord Saloon 2.0 i-VTEC EXM6 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 40.4 mpg | 162g | £275 |
| Accord Saloon 2.4 i-VTEC EXA5 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 33.6 mpg | 195g | £410 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 144 versions.
What a Honda Accord costs to fuel
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Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Honda Accord reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Honda Accord is 11% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 112 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Honda Accord?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 7.5% of tests.
›What MPG does the Honda Accord do?
Official economy for the Honda Accord ranges from 28.2 to 53.3mpg across the 144 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2015). A typical petrol version manages 38.7mpg and a typical diesel 50.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Honda Accord?
Any Honda Accord first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Honda Accord registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £200 to £760 a year.
›How many Honda Accords fail their MOT?
39.0% of Honda Accords aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Honda Accord combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.