11 models · 2,947,815 MOT tests
Honda reliability
Honda cars fail 28% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. The most reliable Honda on MOT results is the Honda Fit; the least is the Honda FR-V.
Ranked
Every Honda model, most reliable first
Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.
| # | Model | Type | Tests | Fail rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Fit2001–2021 cars | Small car | 13,796 | 11.6% | Better than average |
| 2 | Honda S20001999–2016 cars | Sports car and convertible | 17,881 | 18.5% | Better than average |
| 3 | Honda CR-Z2008–2021 cars | Family hatchback | 12,671 | 22% | Better than average |
| 4 | Honda Stepwagon1996–2021 cars | MPV and people carrier | 10,321 | 23% | Better than average |
| 5 | Honda HR-V1997–2021 cars | Small SUV | 105,277 | 13.1% | Better than average |
| 6 | Honda Insight2000–2021 cars | Family hatchback | 29,893 | 29.1% | Better than average |
| 7 | Honda CR-V1996–2021 cars | Family SUV | 669,446 | 25.6% | Better than average |
| 8 | Honda Jazz2000–2021 cars | Small car | 1,000,547 | 25.7% | About average |
| 9 | Honda Accord1996–2021 cars | Large family car | 99,769 | 38.7% | About average |
| 10 | Honda Civic1996–2021 cars | Family hatchback | 960,359 | 32.6% | About average |
| 11 | Honda FR-V2004–2019 cars | MPV and people carrier | 27,855 | 44.1% | About average |
Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.
Questions
Honda reliability questions
Are Honda cars reliable?
Honda cars fail 28% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, across 2,947,815 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
What is the most reliable Honda?
On MOT results, the Honda Fit: it fails 11.6% of first tests, 59% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age.
Which Honda should I avoid?
The Honda FR-V has the weakest MOT record of the Honda range (about average for its age). Check any used one's MOT history before you buy.
Buying a used Honda? Check it free.
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.