Honda Logo MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 21 model years and 2,631 tests, the Honda Logo passes its MOT 74.7% of the time. That is 1.4 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.7%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 13.7% of all tests — 3.6 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, headlamp aim and headlamp — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 329 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 14.8% in the 0-30k band and 39.6% in the 150k+ band, a 24.8-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 26.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 24.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Logo model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,555 | 74.7% | 25.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2001 | 49 | 71.4% | 28.6% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.7% | 361 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.1% | 265 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.7% | 202 |
| 4 | Brakes | 6.9% | 182 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.3% | 139 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.5% | 118 |
| 7 | Tyres | 4.5% | 117 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.8% | 74 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 329 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 158 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 152 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 117 |
| 5 | Wipers | 108 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 98 |
| 7 | Position lamp | 96 |
| 8 | Prescribed areas | 91 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 26.9% | 708 |
| 2 | Suspension | 26.5% | 696 |
| 3 | Brakes | 22.5% | 593 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.1% | 449 |
| 5 | Other defects | 15.5% | 408 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 14.1% | 371 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 115 | 14.8% |
| 30-60k | 704 | 21.7% |
| 60-90k | 912 | 25.2% |
| 90-120k | 540 | 26.5% |
| 120-150k | 258 | 31.8% |
| 150k+ | 101 | 39.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 744 | 24.6% |
| 2022 | 624 | 25.3% |
| 2023 | 514 | 24.7% |
| 2024 | 394 | 24.1% |
| 2025 | 355 | 28.7% |
What to check before buying a Honda Logo
- Lighting & signalling (13.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (10.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Body, structure & corrosion (7.7% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda Logo?
74.7% of the 2,631 Honda Logo MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 25.3% fail rate, across model years 1999–2019.
What does the Honda Logo most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.7% of tests, then suspension (10.1%).
How much does mileage affect Logo MOT results?
Fail rates run at 14.8% for cars in the 0-30k band and 39.6% for 150k+, a 24.8-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,631 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.