2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Honda Accord MOT pass rate and common faults

1,239 MOT tests in 2024. 69.0% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time69.0%
Failed or needed repairs31.0%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,239 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    64 marked dangerous
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.0%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    62 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.3%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    32 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics20.7%
  2. Brakes16.1%
  3. Suspension10.5%
  4. Tyres7.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Wheels1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Honda Accord?

In 2024, 69.0% of 2010 Honda Accord cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,239 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Honda Accord?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Honda Accord reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).