Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Honda Accord?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Honda Accord?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Honda Accord?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2007 Honda Accord vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

41% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2007 Honda Accord reliable?

Based on MOT data from 7,936 vehicles, the 2007 Honda Accord has a first-time MOT pass rate of 76.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2007 Honda Accord?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 Honda Accord are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (68.6% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (49.2% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (49.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Honda Accord?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Accord (2007)

7,936 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76.5% first-time pass rate

2007 Honda Accord

CarHunch analysed 7,936 real MOT records for the 2007 Honda Accord. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2007 Honda Accord passes its MOT first time just 76.4% of the time, below the UK average of 80%, and a concerning 41.4% of vehicles in this cohort have suffered a dangerous defect at some point—well above acceptable. Diesel versions are notably weaker, with a 75% pass rate versus 78.6% for petrol, suggesting the diesel engines have aged less gracefully.

These Accords are carrying serious mileage, averaging over 100,000 miles, which explains why they rack up an average of 3.93 failures per test and 22 advisories each. If you're considering one, budget for repairs and get a pre-purchase inspection done by a Honda specialist, paying close attention to the cooling system and suspension components—the high advisory count signals these are the weak points at this age.

The 2007 Honda Accord has a decent first-time pass rate (76.5%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

76.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

41.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.93

Over 15.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

110k

Middle half: 88k–134k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 22 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 7,936 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 7,936 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 68.6%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 49.2%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 25.6%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components · Oil leak, but not excessive · Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' · …

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.

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Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 3.6 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

78.7%

Petrol

3,008 vehicles

75.1%

Diesel

4,880 vehicles

Before you buy a 2007 Honda Accord

Based on MOT data from 7,936 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 41.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (61%)	4,880	75.1%	3.99
Petrol (38%)	3,008	78.7%	3.84

Colour Breakdown

Based on 202,051 Honda Accord vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 31.9%

64,460

Blue 19.7%

39,803

Black 13%

26,290

Red 12.8%

25,786

Green 10.8%

21,781

Grey 7.7%

15,576

White 2.1%

4,297

Gold 0.8%

1,575

Purple 0.4%

822

Beige 0.4%

753

Bronze 0.2%

464

Brown 0.2%

444

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Honda Accord vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

109,902

typical

88,475

low mileage

133,599

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Honda Accord vehicles fall between 88,475 and 133,599 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 88,475 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 88,475–133,599 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Honda Accords sit.

⚠ Over 180,358 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Honda Accord — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 36% of 2007 Honda Accords are still active.

Numbers are declining — 2,510 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (36% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

15.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.93

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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