2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Honda Accord MOT pass rate and common faults

429 MOT tests in 2024. 76.5% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time76.5%
Failed or needed repairs23.5%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 429 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    22 marked dangerous
  2. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    10 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.6%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.6%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.4%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.6%
  2. Brakes12.4%
  3. Suspension6.3%
  4. Tyres5.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  6. Seat belts & airbags1.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%

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 2014 Honda Accord?

In 2024, 76.5% of 2014 Honda Accord cars passed their MOT first time, across 429 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Honda Accord?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Honda Accord reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).