Honda Accord (2011)
2011 Honda Accord
CarHunch analysed 1,701 real MOT records for the 2011 Honda Accord. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Honda Accord passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 82.8%, but the headline concern is that 40% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above what you'd want to see. Petrol versions perform better than diesels (85.3% vs 82.0% pass rate), so if you're choosing between the two, petrol is the safer bet.
At 87,663 miles median, these cars are showing typical wear for their age, yet they're averaging 2.29 failures per test and a concerning 13.8 advisories—suggesting corrosion, electrical gremlins, and suspension issues are common. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks the exhaust system, brakes, and suspension components, because the advisory load tells you preventative maintenance has often been neglected on these cars.
What to check before buying a 2011 Honda Accord
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 40% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (74%) | 1,257 | 82% | 2.44 |
| Petrol (25%) | 429 | 85.3% | 1.83 |
| LPG (1%) | 13 | 81.2% | 3.31 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 86.7% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Honda Accord vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Honda Accord vehicles fall between 65,992 and 113,592 miles.
2011 Honda Accord — Still on the Road
1,142 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 73% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Honda Accord
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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43.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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43.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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30.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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