2016 Honda Odyssey — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 273 MOT tests, the 2016 Honda Odyssey recorded a 91.2% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 15.1% of the time, so this is 6.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 8.4% of all tests — 5.5 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, rear fog lamp and headlamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 13 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2016 Odyssey fails 6.3% of the time in the 30-60k band and 9.8% at 90-120k, a spread of only 3.5 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 15.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 19.5% in 2021 to 2.9% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.4% | 23 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.9% | 8 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.2% | 6 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.8% | 5 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Brakes | 1.5% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp | 11 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 7 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 7 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 6 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 5 |
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 | 15.8% | 43 |
| 2 | Suspension | 14.3% | 39 |
| 3 | Brakes | 13.9% | 38 |
| 4 | Other defects | 8.4% | 23 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 7.7% | 21 |
| 6 | Steering | 4.8% | 13 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 63 | 6.3% |
| 60-90k | 96 | 5.2% |
| 90-120k | 51 | 9.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 164 | 13.4% |
| Hybrid | 109 | 1.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 41 | 19.5% |
| 2022 | 38 | 18.4% |
| 2023 | 58 | 3.5% |
| 2024 | 67 | 7.5% |
| 2025 | 69 | 2.9% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Odyssey
On a 2016 Odyssey, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (8.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (2.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2016 Honda Odysseys pass their MOT?
91.2% of the 273 2016 Honda Odyssey MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Honda Odyssey?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.4% of tests, followed by visibility (2.9%).
Does the 2016 Odyssey get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 30-60k band to 9.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 273 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.