Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 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 2011 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 2011 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 2011 Honda Accord vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

40% 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 2011 Honda Accord reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,701 vehicles, the 2011 Honda Accord has a first-time MOT pass rate of 83%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2011 Honda Accord?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2011 Honda Accord are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (53.6% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (43.3% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (43.2% 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 2011 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 (2011)

1,701 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83% first-time pass rate

2011 Honda Accord

CarHunch analysed 1,701 real MOT records for the 2011 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 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.

The 2011 Honda Accord has a decent first-time pass rate (83%), 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

83%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

40%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.29

Over 12.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

88k

Middle half: 66k–114k

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 13.8 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 1,701 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 1,701 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 53.6%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

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

Tyre wear 43.3%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear 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 16.1%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread · …

Lighting 11.7%

Nearside Front Position lamp not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011.

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Before you buy a 2011 Honda Accord

Based on MOT data from 1,701 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 40% 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 (74%)	1,257	82%	2.44
Petrol (25%)	429	85.7%	1.83

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 2011 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.

87,663

typical

65,992

low mileage

113,592

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Honda Accord vehicles fall between 65,992 and 113,592 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 65,992 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.

✓ 65,992–113,592 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Honda Accords sit.

⚠ Over 153,349 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Honda Accord — Still on the Road

Most 2011 Honda Accords are still being driven.

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.
* 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

12.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.29

Avg failures per vehicle

13.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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