MOT reliability

Honda Odessey

Q: Is the Honda Odessey reliable?

Across 4 Honda Odessey vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda Odessey?

The typical Honda Odessey in our data has covered around 94,572 miles.

4 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed

76%

MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Honda Odessey vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Honda Odessey has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 94,572 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

14,231

Avg miles / year

1.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Odessey problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Odessey MOT tests:

Brakes33%
Lamps & electrical28%
Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
Other17%
Identification & plates11%
Steering6%

Honda Odessey pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
6	1	100%
7	3	67%
8	2	100%
12	1	100%
14	2	50%
15	4	50%
16	2	100%
17	1	100%
18	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Honda Odessey MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Odessey MOT tests:

under trays fitted (2 times)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush starting to split , ok at present. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush starting to split , ok at present. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (1 times)
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
engine covers fitted (1 times)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a)) (1 times)

Honda Odessey pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2017	1	6	83%	100,255
2014	1	1	100%	79,928
2010	1	5	60%	119,094
2007	1	5	80%	79,014

Honda Odessey reliability FAQ

Across 4 Honda Odessey vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Odessey MOT issues are: under trays fitted; Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush starting to split , ok at present. (5.3.4 (a) (i)).

The typical Honda Odessey in our data has covered around 94,572 miles.

Compare the Honda Odessey

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