2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Honda Accord MOT pass rate and common faults

2,725 MOT tests in 2024. 55.6% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time55.6%
Failed or needed repairs44.4%
Typical mileage at test133,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,725 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.3%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    127 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.8%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.8%
  2. Suspension23.7%
  3. Brakes17.9%
  4. Tyres8.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.9%
  7. Body & chassis6.2%
  8. Steering3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2006 Honda Accord?

In 2024, 55.6% of 2006 Honda Accord cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,725 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Honda Accord?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Honda Accord reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).