At a Glance
Honda has 103 identified common problems across 43 models, with the Concerto being the most affected model and suspension the most common problem category. Based on 17.2M MOT tests from DVSA data plus 1 owner-submitted problem.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read how we identify common car problems →
Below: per-model breakdowns of Honda common problems, MOT failure rates by category, pass-rate data, and repair patterns drawn from 17.2M DVSA MOT tests across 20 years. Click any model to see generation-specific issues, mileage-banded fault patterns, and the most common MOT failures recorded by UK testers.
MOT Tests & Failures by Model
Top Honda models by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Honda Common Problems by Model
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Showing top 9 by MOT test volume — search to find any of 43 Honda models.
Civic
Most common: Suspension
Jazz
Most common: Brakes
Cr-v
Most common: Suspension
Accord
Most common: Brakes
Hr-v
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
Fr-v
Most common: Suspension
Insight
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
S2000
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
Prelude
Most common: Brakes
Most Common Honda MOT Failures
Every reason Honda vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 8.83% |
| 2 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 8.65% |
| 3 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 7.38% |
| 4 | Number plate lamp not working | 6.23% |
| 5 | Stop lamp not working | 6.02% |
| 6 | Tyre condition | 5.18% |
| 7 | Brake performance below minimum | 4.58% |
| 8 | Brake pads or linings worn | 4.41% |
| 9 | Front lamp not working | 4.14% |
| 10 | Driveshaft fault | 3.00% |
| 11 | Position lamp not working | 2.98% |
| 12 | Windscreen washer not working | 2.96% |
| 13 | Exhaust system fault | 2.51% |
| 14 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 2.49% |
| 15 | Headlamp aim defect | 2.29% |
| 16 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 2.13% |
| 17 | Ball joint dust cover split | 2.00% |
| 18 | Headlamp fault | 1.86% |
| 19 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.50% |
| 20 | Track rod end worn | 1.42% |
| 21 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.33% |
| 22 | Indicator fault | 1.16% |
| 23 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 1.11% |
| 24 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 1.07% |
| 25 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 1.02% |
| 26 | ABS fault | 0.84% |
| 27 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.79% |
| 28 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.78% |
| 29 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.68% |
| 30 | Rear lamp not working | 0.63% |
| 31 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.59% |
| 32 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.52% |
| 33 | Fog lamp not working | 0.51% |
| 34 | Parking brake condition | 0.50% |
| 35 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.44% |
| 36 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.44% |
| 37 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.43% |
| 38 | Steering rack fault | 0.42% |
| 39 | Airbag warning light on | 0.39% |
| 40 | Seat belt condition | 0.37% |
| 41 | Chassis condition | 0.30% |
| 42 | Brake pedal fault | 0.27% |
| 43 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.23% |
| 44 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.20% |
| 45 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.20% |
| 46 | Horn not working | 0.20% |
| 47 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.20% |
| 48 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.19% |
| 49 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.18% |
| 50 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.16% |
| 51 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.16% |
| 52 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.13% |
| 53 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.13% |
| 54 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.13% |
| 55 | Front suspension fault | 0.12% |
| 56 | Rear suspension fault | 0.12% |
| 57 | Brake caliper fault | 0.12% |
| 58 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.12% |
| 59 | Steering lock fault | 0.11% |
| 60 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.11% |
| 61 | Brake lever fault | 0.11% |
| 62 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.11% |
| 63 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.10% |
| 64 | CV joint worn | 0.08% |
| 65 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.08% |
| 66 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.07% |
| 67 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.07% |
| 68 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.07% |
| 69 | Brake fluid leak | 0.06% |
| 70 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.06% |
| 71 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.06% |
| 72 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.06% |
| 73 | Body security fault | 0.05% |
| 74 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.05% |
| 75 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.05% |
| 76 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.04% |
| 77 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.04% |
| 78 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.04% |
| 79 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.04% |
| 80 | Engine oil leak | 0.04% |
| 81 | Electrical switch fault | 0.04% |
| 82 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.04% |
| 83 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.03% |
| 84 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.03% |
| 85 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.03% |
| 86 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.03% |
| 87 | Steering arm worn | 0.02% |
| 88 | Driver seat fault | 0.02% |
| 89 | Front passenger door fault | 0.02% |
| 90 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.02% |
| 91 | Propshaft fault | 0.02% |
| 92 | Steering free play excessive | 0.02% |
| 93 | Electric power steering fault | 0.02% |
| 94 | Drag link end worn | 0.02% |
| 95 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 96 | Driver airbag fault | 0.02% |
| 97 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 98 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.02% |
| 99 | Steering operation fault | 0.02% |
| 100 | Suspension unit fault | 0.01% |
| 101 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.01% |
| 102 | Driver door fault | 0.01% |
| 103 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.01% |
| 104 | Headlamp washer not working | 0.01% |
| 105 | Power steering ram fault | 0.01% |
| 106 | Steering column fault | 0.01% |
| 107 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.01% |
| 108 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.01% |
| 109 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 110 | Towbar fault | <0.01% |
| 111 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 112 | Passenger seat fault | <0.01% |
| 113 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 114 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | <0.01% |
| 115 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | <0.01% |
| 116 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 117 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 118 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 119 | Exhaust leak | <0.01% |
| 120 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 122 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 124 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 125 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 126 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Power steering pump fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 129 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 130 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 133 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 134 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 135 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 136 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 137 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 139 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 142 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 144 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 146 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 154 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 156 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 160 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 162 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 164 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 165 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 167 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 169 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 170 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 172 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 173 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 174 | Load sensing valve fault | <0.01% |
| 175 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 176 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 177 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 178 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 179 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 180 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 181 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 182 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 183 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | <0.01% |
| 184 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 185 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 186 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 187 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 188 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 189 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 190 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 191 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 192 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 193 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 194 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 195 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 196 | Seat belt load limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 197 | Steering head bearings worn | <0.01% |
| 198 | Chain drive fault | <0.01% |
| 199 | Cab corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 200 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | <0.01% |
| 201 | Suspension air bellows damaged | <0.01% |
| 202 | Handlebars damaged | <0.01% |
Showing all 202 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Honda MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for Honda, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Honda problems?
Based on analysis of 17.2M Honda MOT tests from DVSA data, Honda has 103 identified common problems across 43 models. The Honda Concerto has the most recorded problems. Suspension issues are the most common category.
Which Honda model has the most problems?
By total identified common problems, the Honda Concerto has the highest count with 32 problems. This is partly because it is one of the more popular Honda models on UK roads. See the models grid for a full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Honda?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Honda owners spot problems early. We review all submissions before they are published.
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