88.4% of Honda Freeds passed the 2024 MOT (a rough estimate from 499 first tests): 82.0% at the first attempt and 6.4% after a fix at the test centre (PRS).About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt.For its age, it fails 48% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 52.4 (95% CI 43.3–62.9; 100 = normal).
Honda Freed at a glance, 2024 MOT
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
MOT pass rate
88.4
%
incl. 6.4% fixed at the test centre
2024
499
Passed at the first attempt
82.0
%
all first tests
2024
499
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 43.3–62.9)
52.4
index
100 = normal for its age · rank 110 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)
2024
499
Biggest excess: Steering
4.1
per 100
3.5 same-age
2019–2024
1237
Dangerous defects
4.8
per 100
11.2 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
1237
Advisory items
39.1
per 100
127.1 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
1237
MOT Risk Index · Honda Freed. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 110 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 80 and 152 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 34.1 to 52.4 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.
What actually fails on a Honda Freed MOT, and how often?
Honda Freed MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 18.9 per 100 tests, against 22.7 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 1,237).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Freed: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
18.9
per 100
22.7
2019–2024
234
Suspension
6.8
per 100
20.5
2019–2024
84
Visibility
4.7
per 100
8.6
2019–2024
58
Tyres
4.5
per 100
9.8
2019–2024
56
Steering
4.1
per 100
3.5
2019–2024
51
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,237 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
My Honda Freed got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?
Honda Freed MOTs flag tyres most: 19.3 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 1,237).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Freed: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Tyres
19.3
per 100
39.7
2019–2024
239
Brakes
6.2
per 100
34.7
2019–2024
77
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
4.4
per 100
2.8
2019–2024
54
Suspension
4.1
per 100
26.2
2019–2024
51
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,237 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What is likely to fail next on a Honda Freed?
For Honda Freeds aged 9 to 11 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 12.8% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 218).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Freed: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 218 cars)
12.8
% next fail
2019–2024
218
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 218 cars)
6.9
% next fail
2019–2024
218
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 218 cars)
6.4
% next fail
2019–2024
218
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 218 cars)
6.4
% next fail
2019–2024
218
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 218 cars)
3.2
% next fail
2019–2024
218
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 41 cars)
17.1
% next fail
2019–2024
41
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 162 cars)
11.7
% next fail
2019–2024
162
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 162 cars)
7.4
% next fail
2019–2024
162
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 162 cars)
6.2
% next fail
2019–2024
162
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 58 cars)
22.4
% next fail
2019–2024
58
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 58 cars)
13.8
% next fail
2019–2024
58
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 499 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How often does a Honda Freed get a dangerous MOT defect?
The Honda Freed gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 4.8 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 23.5 major and 13.2 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).
Dangerous defects: 4.8 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Freed: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Dangerous defects
4.8
per 100
11.2
2019–2024
1237
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,237 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Will my Honda Freed still pass its MOT in a few years?
First-time MOT failures for the Honda Freed go from 11.7% at age 11 (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 5.8–22.2%) to 25% at age 16 (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 13.3–42.1%), against 43.1% for all cars aged 16 (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 13.3–42.1%) (2024, n = 499).
Age 11 (rough esti: 11.7. Age 16 (rough esti: 25. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Freed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 11 (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 5.8–22.2%)
11.7
% failed first time
33.2
2024
60
Age 12 (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 5.8–17.5%)
10.3
% failed first time
35.7
2024
107
Age 13 (rough estimate: 64 tests, 95% interval 12.3–31.7%)
20.3
% failed first time
38.2
2024
64
Age 14 (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 20.2–41.7%)
29.8
% failed first time
40.4
2024
67
Age 15 (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 14.7–36.0%)
23.7
% failed first time
41.6
2024
59
Age 16 (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 13.3–42.1%)
25
% failed first time
43.1
2024
32
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 499 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does the Honda Freed compare with cars of its own age and size?
At every age shown, Honda Freeds fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 12, where they fail less often: 15.0% against 41.3% (2024, n = 227).
Age 11: 13.2. Age 13: 22.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Freed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 11
13.2
% fail
38.6
2024
227
Age 12
15.0
% fail
41.3
2024
227
Age 13
22.6
% fail
43.3
2024
177
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 499 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How much does it cost to fix a Honda Freed MOT fail?
Expected repair cost per Honda Freed MOT: about £43 (up to about £81 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 499).
Computed, not measured.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Freed: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Expected repair bill
42.8
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
499
Estimated range lower
42.8
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
499
Estimated range upper
81.2
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
499
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)
26.5
GBP expected contribution
140
price catalogue
499
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)
12.2
GBP expected contribution
180
price catalogue
499
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)
4.0
GBP expected contribution
90
price catalogue
499
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 499 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is the Honda Freed more reliable than similar cars?
Of 8 similar models, 2 fail less often for their age than the Honda Freed and 6 as often or more. The Honda Freed has an MOT Risk Index of 52.4, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 499).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Freed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Honda Freed (this model)
52.4
index
100 = normal
2024
499
Toyota Vitz
53.2
index
52.4
2024
1767
Honda Fit
49.5
index
52.4
2024
3980
Toyota Aqua
63.7
index
52.4
2024
728
Abarth 124
55.8
index
52.4
2024
1830
BMW I8
49.5
index
52.4
2024
2175
Honda CR-Z
62.5
index
52.4
2024
3791
MINI GT
71
index
52.4
2024
639
Full table
Further values · 2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Daihatsu Copen
72.2
index
52.4
2024
1280
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 499 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How many miles does a Honda Freed normally do?
Honda Freed: Age 11 median (rough estimate) is 64352 miles (2024).
Age 11 median (rou: 64352. Age 15 median (rou: 68026. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Freed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 11 median (rough estimate)
64352
miles
2024
60
Age 12 median (rough estimate)
64065
miles
2024
107
Age 12 P25 (rough estimate)
52673
miles
2024
107
Age 12 P75 (rough estimate)
75747
miles
2024
107
Age 13 median (rough estimate)
74854
miles
2024
64
Age 14 median (rough estimate)
69244
miles
2024
67
Age 15 median (rough estimate)
68026
miles
2024
59
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 499 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Does high mileage mean more Honda Freed MOT failures at the same age?
At ages 10–14, 10.3% of Honda Freeds with 40,000 to 70,000 miles failed first time, against 20.8% of those with 70,000 to 100,000 miles (2024, n = 275). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Freed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 6.5–16.1%)
10.3
% failed first time
2024
155
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 14.5–28.9%)
20.8
% failed first time
2024
120
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 499 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How many miles does a Honda Freed last?
12.3% of Honda Freeds tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 1.3% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 151).
100,000 miles (rou: 12.3. 200,000 miles (rou: 0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Freed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
100,000 miles (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 10.5–14.2%)
12.3
% of tested cars
2024
151
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 16 tests, 95% interval 0.8–2.1%)
1.3
% of tested cars
2024
16
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 0 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.3%)
0
% of tested cars
2024
0
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 499 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is the Honda Freed driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?
Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Honda Freed index is 53.9, against 51.2 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 499).
Age and mileage adjusted index: 51.2 vs 53.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Freed: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age and mileage adjusted index
53.9
index
51.2
2019–2024
499
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 499 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which Honda Freed engine is best?
No Honda Freed engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 499).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Freed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre (rough estimate: 614 tests, 95% interval 81.8–112.3)
96.2
index vs model norm
100 = model average
2024
614
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 287 tests, 95% interval 88.7–133.5)
109.5
index vs model norm
100 = model average
2024
287
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 499 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Where in Britain does the Honda Freed fail its MOT most?
No postcode area stands out for the Honda Freed: every area is within 3 points of its 18.4% first-time failure rate across Britain in 2019–2024, or within the margin of error (2024).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Freed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 499 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is low mileage better for a Honda Freed?
Honda Freeds aged 11 to 11 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 5.3% of tests, against 20.5% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 57).
Low-use first-time failure: 5.3 vs 20.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Freed: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Low-use first-time failure
5.3
%
20.5
2019–2024
57
Low-use gap
-15.3
percentage points
8–12k miles
2019–2024
57
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 499 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Honda Freed fails, does it fail again?
16.4% of Honda Freeds that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 21.5% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 55).
Repeat after fail: 16.4 vs 21.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Freed: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Repeat after fail
16.4
%
21.5
2019–2024
55
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 499 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which Honda Freed faults come together?
On Honda Freeds, ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’ and visibility failures turn up together 5.9 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 29).
Honda Freed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
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Honda Freed MOT: quick answers
What is the Honda Freed first-time MOT pass rate?
82.0% of first attempts passed in 2024 (499 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.
Why does this number differ from other sites?
Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 499 primary tests: 18.04% failed first time and 88.4% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 52.4 is shown separately.