2010 Honda Accord · 4,412 MOT tests
2010 Honda Accord reliability
2010 Honda Accords fail 28.4% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 16 Accord years (4,412 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda Accords: 38.7%)
- 28.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda Accords: 38.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 117,263
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,412
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 78% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Honda Accord
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.8%
- Brakes10%
- Suspension7.3%
- Tyres5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.94%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.6%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.47%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.45%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.29%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.2%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.37%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.28%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.87%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (3.76%)
Other years
Every Honda Accord year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Honda Accord reliable?
2010 Honda Accords fail 28.4% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 16 Accord years (4,412 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Honda Accord MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.94% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.6% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Honda Accord have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Honda Accord shows 117,263 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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