MOT reliability
Honda Melody
252 vehicles · 1,183 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 252 Honda Melody vehicles and 1,183 completed MOT tests, the Honda Melody has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 5,524 miles.
252
Vehicles
1,183
MOT tests
218
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Melody problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Melody MOT tests:
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Other103%
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Steering9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Brakes6%
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Identification & plates1%
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Body & structure0%
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Seatbelts & equipment0%
Honda Melody pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 6 | 83% |
Fuel types: Petrol (252)
Most common Honda Melody MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Melody MOT tests:
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (41 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (30 times)
- Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (18 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (18 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (17 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (16 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (14 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (13 times)
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (12 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (11 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (11 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (11 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (11 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
Honda Melody pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 811 |
| 2003 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 1,140 |
| 2002 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 4,149 |
| 1991 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 7,968 |
| 1986 | 3 | 14 | 71% | 4,698 |
| 1985 | 9 | 79 | 90% | 4,932 |
| 1984 | 17 | 85 | 78% | 5,973 |
| 1983 | 28 | 124 | 89% | 6,367 |
| 1982 | 122 | 599 | 83% | 5,475 |
| 1981 | 65 | 244 | 83% | 5,392 |
| 1980 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 7,710 |
| 1979 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 5,601 |
| 1978 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 2,360 |
| 1971 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 6,078 |
Honda Melody reliability FAQ
Across 252 Honda Melody vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Melody MOT issues are:
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)); Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b).
The typical Honda Melody in our data has covered around
5,524 miles.
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