MOT reliability
Honda Acura
40 vehicles · 229 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 40 Honda Acura vehicles and 229 completed MOT tests, the Honda Acura has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 92,500 miles.
40
Vehicles
229
MOT tests
7,575
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Acura problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Acura MOT tests:
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Other82%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Brakes12%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Steering2%
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Visibility1%
Honda Acura pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 6 | 67% |
| 3 | 10 | 80% |
| 4 | 11 | 73% |
| 5 | 14 | 86% |
| 6 | 14 | 86% |
| 7 | 12 | 75% |
| 8 | 17 | 76% |
| 9 | 17 | 82% |
| 10 | 14 | 79% |
| 11 | 11 | 73% |
| 12 | 11 | 91% |
| 13 | 11 | 55% |
| 14 | 12 | 58% |
| 15 | 12 | 67% |
| 16 | 5 | 100% |
| 17 | 7 | 86% |
| 18 | 5 | 100% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (39), Diesel (1)
Most common Honda Acura MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Acura MOT tests:
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (9 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (9 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (9 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (6 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (5 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (5 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (5 times)
Honda Acura pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 28,440 |
| 2012 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 84,205 |
| 2010 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 112,160 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 58,418 |
| 2008 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 47,584 |
| 2007 | 3 | 20 | 80% | 123,641 |
| 2006 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 34,395 |
| 2005 | 5 | 20 | 95% | 107,187 |
| 2004 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 85,445 |
| 2003 | 7 | 60 | 83% | 95,796 |
| 2002 | 5 | 44 | 70% | 114,443 |
| 2000 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 59,676 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 73,652 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 84,148 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 67,060 |
| 1995 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 57,313 |
| 1994 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 64,134 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 173,220 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 97,765 |
| 1991 | 2 | 17 | 94% | 66,632 |
| 1990 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 117,660 |
Honda Acura reliability FAQ
Across 40 Honda Acura vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Acura MOT issues are:
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c).
The typical Honda Acura in our data has covered around
92,500 miles.
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