Honda reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 16 of 52 makes
861,416 Honda cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 27.6% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Honda is 14% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At their first MOT, 7.6% failed (UK 12.7%).
Honda models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda S2000 | 224 | 16.9% | – | 3,248 |
| Honda FIT | 175 | 16.7% | – | 3,916 |
| Honda CR-Z | 159 | 23.6% | – | 3,794 |
| Honda HR-V | 154 | 12.0% | 5.9% | 30,920 |
| Honda CR-V | 134 | 25.1% | 7.5% | 188,665 |
| Honda Stepwagon | 132 | 26.9% | – | 2,967 |
| Honda Insight | 127 | 31.2% | – | 8,631 |
| Honda Jazz | 113 | 25.9% | 6.8% | 327,974 |
| Honda Accord | 112 | 39.0% | – | 22,591 |
| Honda Civic | 106 | 32.4% | 8.8% | 255,672 |
| Honda FR-V | 100 | 45.3% | – | 7,101 |
Honda MOT failure rate by age
What Honda cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 13.0% | About average |
| Suspension | 8.1% | ▼ 27% less often |
| Brakes | 7.4% | About average |
| Tyres | 5.4% | ▼ 17% less often |
| Visibility | 5.0% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.5% | ▼ 36% less often |
| Body and structure | 2.4% | ▼ 47% less often |
| Steering | 1.5% | ▼ 39% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.9% | ▼ 33% less often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | About average |
Most common Honda MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working4.1% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.3% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working2.2% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1% of tests
Compare Honda cars with their rivals
- Ford Fiesta vs Honda Jazz
- Vauxhall Corsa vs Honda Jazz
- MINI Hatch vs Honda Jazz
- Volkswagen Polo vs Honda Jazz
- Toyota Yaris vs Honda Jazz
- Honda Jazz vs Renault Clio
- Ford Focus vs Honda Civic
- Volkswagen Golf vs Honda Civic
- Vauxhall Astra vs Honda Civic
- Audi A3 vs Honda Civic
- BMW 1 Series vs Honda Civic
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class vs Honda Civic
- Honda Jazz vs Skoda Fabia
- Honda Jazz vs Audi A1
- Honda Jazz vs Peugeot 208
- Honda Civic vs Skoda Octavia
Frequently asked questions
›Are Honda cars reliable?
By MOT results, Honda ranks 16 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 116 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 27.6% of Honda cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Honda?
The Honda S2000, with a score of 224. The lowest-scoring is the FR-V (100).
›What do Honda cars fail their MOT on?
Lights and electrics: 13.0% of Honda MOTs failed on it, 1.0 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Position lamp: not working”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.