2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Honda Accord MOT pass rate and common faults

1,234 MOT tests in 2024. 70.3% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time70.3%
Failed or needed repairs29.7%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,234 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    57 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    47 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.3%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    31 marked dangerous
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.5%
  2. Brakes13.1%
  3. Suspension10.0%
  4. Tyres7.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  6. Body & chassis2.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  8. Steering1.0%

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 thick12.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.6%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2011 Honda Accord?

In 2024, 70.3% of 2011 Honda Accord cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,234 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Honda Accord?

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

Is the 2011 Honda Accord reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).