2014 Honda Accord · 1,479 MOT tests
2014 Honda Accord reliability
2014 Honda Accords fail 20.4% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 16 Accord years (1,479 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda Accords: 38.7%)
- 20.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda Accords: 38.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 70,081
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,479
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Honda Accord
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8%
- Brakes5.6%
- Tyres5.1%
- Suspension3.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 2.7%
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 2.1%
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 1.49%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.42%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.35%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.28%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.98%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.05%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.46%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.52%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.23%)
Other years
Every Honda Accord year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Honda Accord reliable?
2014 Honda Accords fail 20.4% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 16 Accord years (1,479 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Honda Accord MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (2.7% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.1% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Honda Accord have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Honda Accord shows 70,081 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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