2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Honda Accord MOT pass rate and common faults

164 MOT tests in 2024. 84.2% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time84.2%
Failed or needed repairs15.8%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 164 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    6 marked dangerous
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    3 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  5. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested1.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    3 marked dangerous
  7. Position lamp: not working1.2%
  8. Rear fog lamp: missing0.6%
  9. Anti-roll bars - linkage: fractured0.6%
    1 marked dangerous
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.5%
  2. Tyres6.1%
  3. Brakes5.5%
  4. Suspension1.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.5%

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 2015 Honda Accord?

In 2024, 84.2% of 2015 Honda Accord cars passed their MOT first time, across 164 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Honda Accord?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Honda Accord reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).