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Honda Odyssey MOT pass rate and common problems

82.8% of Honda Odysseys passed the 2024 MOT (a rough estimate from 680 first tests): 76.5% at the first attempt and 6.3% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 4 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 26% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 74.2 (95% CI 64.6–84.7; 100 = normal).

Honda Odyssey at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate82.8%incl. 6.3% fixed at the test centre2024680
Passed at the first attempt76.5%all first tests2024680
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 64.6–84.7)74.2index100 = normal for its age · rank 210 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)2024680
Biggest excess: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment30.9per 10022.5 same-age2019–20243128
Dangerous defects7.9per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20243128
Advisory items118.5per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20243128
strip · Honda Odyssey · MOT Risk Index · 74.2 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Honda Odyssey. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 210 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 162 and 303 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Honda Odyssey index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank210of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age2024680
Best rank within its 95% interval162rankother models held where they are2024680
Worst rank within its 95% interval303rankother models held where they are2024680

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 67.2 to 74.2 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Honda Odyssey MOT, and how often?

Honda Odyssey MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 30.9 per 100 tests, against 22.5 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 3,128).

bar · Honda Odyssey · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 30.9 vs 22.5 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment30.9per 10022.52019–2024965
Suspension11.1per 10019.22019–2024346
Steering8.3per 1003.62019–2024261
Visibility7.8per 1008.92019–2024243
Tyres6.8per 1009.12019–2024214
Brakes6.4per 10014.32019–2024201

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,128 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Honda Odyssey got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Honda Odyssey MOTs flag tyres most: 31.5 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 3,128).

bar · Honda Odyssey · Tyres · 31.5 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres31.5per 10039.72019–2024984
Suspension29.3per 10026.22019–2024917
Brakes22.4per 10034.72019–2024702
Non-component advisories13per 1007.82019–2024408
Noise, emissions and leaks6.1per 1005.22019–2024191
Body, chassis, structure5.4per 1004.62019–2024168

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,128 (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 Odyssey?

For Honda Odysseys aged 12 to 14 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 14.1% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 263).

bar · Honda Odyssey · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 63 cars) · 17.5 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 63 cars)17.5% next fail2019–202463
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 63 cars)9.5% next fail2019–202463
Steering, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 47 cars)12.8% next fail2019–202447
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 103 cars)11.7% next fail2019–2024103
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 103 cars)6.8% next fail2019–2024103
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 103 cars)4.9% next fail2019–2024103
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 103 cars)4.9% next fail2019–2024103
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 73 cars)21.9% next fail2019–202473
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 73 cars)13.7% next fail2019–202473
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 73 cars)9.6% next fail2019–202473
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 73 cars)8.2% next fail2019–202473
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 73 cars)8.2% next fail2019–202473
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 73 cars)6.9% next fail2019–202473
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 73 cars)6.9% next fail2019–202473
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 90 cars)22.2% next fail2019–202490
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 90 cars)11.1% next fail2019–202490
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 90 cars)5.6% next fail2019–202490
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 164 cars)7.9% next fail2019–2024164
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 164 cars)4.3% next fail2019–2024164
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 164 cars)3.7% next fail2019–2024164
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 164 cars)3.0% next fail2019–2024164
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 71 cars)22.5% next fail2019–202471
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 71 cars)15.5% next fail2019–202471
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 71 cars)8.5% next fail2019–202471
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 71 cars)7.0% next fail2019–202471
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 78 cars)23.1% next fail2019–202478
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 78 cars)10.3% next fail2019–202478
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 78 cars)6.4% next fail2019–202478
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 155 cars)14.2% next fail2019–2024155
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 155 cars)7.7% next fail2019–2024155
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 155 cars)7.7% next fail2019–2024155
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 155 cars)5.2% next fail2019–2024155
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 155 cars)3.9% next fail2019–2024155
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 55 cars)14.5% next fail2019–202455
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 55 cars)9.1% next fail2019–202455
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 59 cars)22.0% next fail2019–202459
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 59 cars)11.9% next fail2019–202459
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 59 cars)8.5% next fail2019–202459
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 263 cars)14.1% next fail2019–2024263
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 263 cars)7.2% next fail2019–2024263
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 263 cars)6.1% next fail2019–2024263
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 263 cars)5.3% next fail2019–2024263
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 263 cars)4.2% next fail2019–2024263
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 263 cars)2.7% next fail2019–2024263
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 113 cars)18.6% next fail2019–2024113
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 113 cars)8.8% next fail2019–2024113
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 113 cars)8.0% next fail2019–2024113
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 113 cars)7.1% next fail2019–2024113
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 113 cars)4.4% next fail2019–2024113
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 113 cars)4.4% next fail2019–2024113
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 134 cars)26.1% next fail2019–2024134
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 134 cars)11.9% next fail2019–2024134
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 134 cars)10.4% next fail2019–2024134
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 134 cars)8.2% next fail2019–2024134
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 134 cars)8.2% next fail2019–2024134
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 134 cars)7.5% next fail2019–2024134
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 134 cars)6.0% next fail2019–2024134
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 134 cars)5.2% next fail2019–2024134
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 160 cars)11.9% next fail2019–2024160
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 160 cars)6.3% next fail2019–2024160
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 160 cars)6.3% next fail2019–2024160
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 160 cars)3.8% next fail2019–2024160
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 160 cars)3.8% next fail2019–2024160
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 160 cars)3.1% next fail2019–2024160
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 160 cars)3.1% next fail2019–2024160
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 114 cars)19.3% next fail2019–2024114
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 114 cars)14.0% next fail2019–2024114
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 114 cars)11.4% next fail2019–2024114
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 114 cars)8.8% next fail2019–2024114
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 114 cars)7.0% next fail2019–2024114
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 114 cars)5.3% next fail2019–2024114
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 114 cars)5.3% next fail2019–2024114
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 114 cars)4.4% next fail2019–2024114
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 122 cars)11.5% next fail2019–2024122
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 122 cars)10.7% next fail2019–2024122
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 122 cars)9.8% next fail2019–2024122
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 122 cars)9.8% next fail2019–2024122
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 122 cars)7.4% next fail2019–2024122
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 122 cars)7.4% next fail2019–2024122
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 122 cars)7.4% next fail2019–2024122
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 122 cars)7.4% next fail2019–2024122
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 59 cars)20.3% next fail2019–202459
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 59 cars)20.3% next fail2019–202459
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 59 cars)17.0% next fail2019–202459
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 59 cars)10.2% next fail2019–202459
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 59 cars)10.2% next fail2019–202459
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 60 cars)23.3% next fail2019–202460
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 60 cars)21.7% next fail2019–202460
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 60 cars)20% next fail2019–202460
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 60 cars)20% next fail2019–202460
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 60 cars)15% next fail2019–202460
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 60 cars)10% next fail2019–202460

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Honda Odyssey get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Honda Odyssey gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 7.9 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 48.0 major and 25.3 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Honda Odyssey · Dangerous defects · 7.9 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 7.9 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects7.9per 10011.22019–20243128

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,128 (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 Odyssey still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Honda Odyssey go from 16.1% at age 5 (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 7.1–32.6%) to 16% at age 16 (rough estimate: 50 tests, 95% interval 8.3–28.5%), against 43.1% for all cars aged 16 (rough estimate: 50 tests, 95% interval 8.3–28.5%) (2024, n = 680).

line · Honda Odyssey · Age 5 (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 7.1–32.6%) · 16.1 vs 15.1 · 2024
Age 5 (rough estim: 16.1. Age 16 (rough esti: 16. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 7.1–32.6%)16.1% failed first time15.1202431
Age 7 (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 5.5–26.1%)12.5% failed first time20.2202440
Age 8 (rough estimate: 69 tests, 95% interval 9.1–26.3%)15.9% failed first time23.3202469
Age 9 (rough estimate: 41 tests, 95% interval 12.0–36.7%)21.9% failed first time26.5202441
Age 10 (rough estimate: 73 tests, 95% interval 12.9–31.2%)20.5% failed first time30.1202473
Age 11 (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 2.8–21.3%)8.1% failed first time33.2202437
Age 13 (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 5.8–27.3%)13.2% failed first time38.2202438
Age 14 (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 22.7–49.2%)34.8% failed first time40.4202446
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15 (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 14.0–36.8%)23.5% failed first time41.6202451
Age 16 (rough estimate: 50 tests, 95% interval 8.3–28.5%)16% failed first time43.1202450

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Honda Odyssey compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 1 of 9 ages shown, Honda Odysseys fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 6, where they fail more often: 34.7% against 16.1% (2024, n = 150).

line · Honda Odyssey · Age 6 · 34.7 vs 16.1 · 2024
Age 6: 34.7. Age 16: 24.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 634.7% fail16.12024150
Age 717.9% fail18.22024196
Age 819.8% fail20.52024182
Age 1119.6% fail28.22024179
Age 1227.4% fail30.62024179
Age 1322.2% fail32.62024212
Age 1430.8% fail34.62024250
Age 1527.5% fail36.02024251
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1624.3% fail37.12024181

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 680 (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 Odyssey MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Honda Odyssey MOT: about £79 (up to about £150 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 680).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Honda Odyssey · Expected repair bill · 79.0 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill79.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue680
Estimated range lower79.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue680
Estimated range upper150.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue680
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)43.3GBP expected contribution140price catalogue680
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)20.0GBP expected contribution180price catalogue680
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)9.6GBP expected contribution150price catalogue680
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)6.1GBP expected contribution90price catalogue680

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Honda Odyssey more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 3 fail less often for their age than the Honda Odyssey and 5 as often or more. The Honda Odyssey has an MOT Risk Index of 74.2, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 680).

bar · Honda Odyssey · Honda Odyssey (this model) · 74.2 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Honda Odyssey (this model)74.2index100 = normal2024680
Nissan Patrol76.2index74.220241013
Chrysler 30074.3index74.220241534
Honda Prelude92.3index74.220241030
Mercedes-Benz G-Class67.2index74.220241396
Audi SQ862.2index74.22024528
Mercedes-Benz R-Class78.7index74.220242065
Chrysler Crossfire79.4index74.220241930
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Mercedes-Benz S68index74.220241752

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Honda Odyssey normally do?

Honda Odyssey: Age 7 median (rough estimate) is 89267 miles (2024).

line · Honda Odyssey · Age 7 median (rough estimate) · 89267 vs baseline · 2024
Age 7 median (roug: 89267. Age 16 median (rou: 81857. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 7 median (rough estimate)89267miles202440
Age 8 median (rough estimate)72728miles202469
Age 9 median (rough estimate)89454miles202441
Age 10 median (rough estimate)66382miles202473
Age 14 median (rough estimate)84239miles202446
Age 15 median (rough estimate)78793miles202451
Age 16 median (rough estimate)81857miles202450

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Honda Odyssey MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 10–14, 18.8% of Honda Odysseys with 40,000 to 70,000 miles failed first time, against 19.1% of those with 70,000 to 100,000 miles (2024, n = 148). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Honda Odyssey · Age 6–9, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 8.2–28%) · 15.7 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 8.2–28%)15.7% failed first time202451
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 50 tests, 95% interval 19.1–43.8%)30% failed first time202450
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 80 tests, 95% interval 11.7–28.7%)18.8% failed first time202480
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 68 tests, 95% interval 11.5–30%)19.1% failed first time202468

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Honda Odyssey last?

42.0% of Honda Odysseys tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 13.9% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 1,308).

line · Honda Odyssey · 100,000 miles · 42.0 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 42.0. 200,000 miles (rou: 3.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles42.0% of tested cars20241308
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 433 tests, 95% interval 12.7–15.2%)13.9% of tested cars2024433
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.3%)3.6% of tested cars2024112

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Honda Odyssey driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Honda Odyssey index is 76.9, against 81.4 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 680).

slope · Honda Odyssey · Age and mileage adjusted index · 76.9 vs 81.4 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 81.4 vs 76.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index76.9index81.42019–2024680

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Honda Odyssey engine is best?

No Honda Odyssey 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 = 680).

bar · Honda Odyssey · Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 60.8–115.2) · 85 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 60.8–115.2)85index vs model norm100 = model average2024117
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 2,818 tests, 95% interval 95.0–106.9)100.8index vs model norm100 = model average20242818

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Honda Odyssey fail its MOT most?

Honda Odyssey fails first-time MOTs most in Peterborough (PE): 39.3% against 27.2% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 135).

bar · Honda Odyssey · Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 31.4–47.7%) · 39.3 vs 23.5 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 31.4–47.7%)39.3% fail first time23.52024135
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 310 tests, 95% interval 22.8–32.6%)27.4% fail first time23.52024310
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 247 tests, 95% interval 4.0–10.3%)6.5% fail first time23.52024247

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Honda Odyssey ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 93.2% of Honda Odysseys tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Honda Odyssey · Likely compliant · 93.2 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant93.2% estimate2024680

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Honda Odyssey?

Of Honda Odysseys with at least three MOTs, 31.9% had three in a row without an advisory, and 22.6% got the same advisory at three or more MOTs (2019–2024, n = 548).

bar · Honda Odyssey · Clean MOT streak · 31.9 vs observed chains · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Clean MOT streak31.9%observed chains2019–2024548
Repeat advisory22.6%observed chains2019–2024548
Decreasing odometer32.0% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–2024759

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 680 (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 Odyssey?

Honda Odysseys aged 10 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 19.0% of tests, against 28.3% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 142).

bullet · Honda Odyssey · Low-use first-time failure · 19.0 vs 28.3 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 19 vs 28.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure19.0%28.32019–2024142
Low-use gap-9.3percentage points8–12k miles2019–2024142

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Honda Odyssey likely to last?

Honda Odysseys tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 8.5 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Honda Odyssey · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19) · 13.3 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19)13.3years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 19)10.3years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 19)8.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 19)6.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)3.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Honda Odysseys are still on the road?

Honda Odyssey: Age 3 (rough estimate: 99 tests, 95% interval 22.1–40.0%) is 69.7 % of age 4–6 baseline, against the relevant comparison (2024, n = 680).

line · Honda Odyssey · Age 3 (rough estimate: 99 tests, 95% interval 22.1–40.0%) · 69.7 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (rough estim: 69.7. Age 19 (rough esti: 52.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 99 tests, 95% interval 22.1–40.0%)69.7% of age 4–6 baseline202499
Age 4 (rough estimate: 129 tests, 95% interval 25.8–41.9%)90.8% of age 4–6 baseline2024129
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) (rough estimate: 147 tests, 95% interval 21.9–36.4%)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024147
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) (rough estimate: 150 tests, 95% interval 27.5–42.6%)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024150
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) (rough estimate: 196 tests, 95% interval 13.1–23.8%)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024196
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 14.6–26.2%)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024182
Age 9 (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 16.4–30.9%)89.4% of age 4–6 baseline2024127
Age 10 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 16.0–29.3%)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024146
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) (rough estimate: 179 tests, 95% interval 14.4–26.0%)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024179
Age 12 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) (rough estimate: 179 tests, 95% interval 21.4–34.3%)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024179
Age 13 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024212
Age 14 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024250
Age 15 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024251
Age 16 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) (rough estimate: 181 tests, 95% interval 18.6–31.1%)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024181
Age 17 (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 18.9–35.0%)78.2% of age 4–6 baseline2024111
Age 18 (rough estimate: 91 tests, 95% interval 22.2–40.9%)64.1% of age 4–6 baseline202491
Age 19 (rough estimate: 75 tests, 95% interval 29.7–51.3%)52.8% of age 4–6 baseline202475

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Honda Odyssey fails, does it fail again?

31.9% of Honda Odysseys that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 23.6% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 232). The failure most likely to come back is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 24.1% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Honda Odyssey · Repeat after fail · 31.9 vs 23.6 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 31.9 vs 23.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail31.9%23.62019–2024232

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Honda Odyssey faults come together?

On Honda Odysseys, brakes and tyres failures turn up together 5.6 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 35).

Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 3.9–7.8)5.6liftexpected joint rate202435
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 3.0–6.3)4.4liftexpected joint rate202430
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 2.6–6.5)4.2liftexpected joint rate202421
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 2.6–6.4)4.2liftexpected joint rate202421
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 2.5–5.3)3.7liftexpected joint rate202430
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 25 tests, 95% interval 2.4–5.5)3.7liftexpected joint rate202425
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 2.5–4.9)3.6liftexpected joint rate202436
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 2.3–4.6)3.3liftexpected joint rate202437
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 27 tests, 95% interval 2.1–4.7)3.2liftexpected joint rate202427
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 43 tests, 95% interval 2.3–4.3)3.2liftexpected joint rate202443
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 2.0–4.5)3.1liftexpected joint rate202428
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 69 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.9)3.1liftexpected joint rate202469
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 55 tests, 95% interval 2.3–4.0)3.0liftexpected joint rate202455
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 68 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.8)3.0liftexpected joint rate202468
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 27 tests, 95% interval 2.0–4.3)3.0liftexpected joint rate202427
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 93 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.5)2.8liftexpected joint rate202493
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.4)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024101
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 1.5–3.5)2.4liftexpected joint rate202424
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 1.6–3.3)2.3liftexpected joint rate202434
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 68 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.8)2.2liftexpected joint rate202468
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 1.1–2.7)1.8liftexpected joint rate202422
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Steering + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Honda Odyssey had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 1 safety recall campaigns matched to the Honda Odyssey; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched1campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register680

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of a Honda Odyssey MOT matter?

Honda Odysseys fail first time most in July (34.1%, against 29.3% for all cars that month) and least in December (19.7%) (2024, n = 680).

line · Honda Odyssey · January · 25.6 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 25.6. December: 19.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda Odyssey: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January25.6% fail first time31.12024321
February23.4% fail first time30.02024197
March29.4% fail first time28.32024218
April31.1% fail first time29.82024164
May32.5% fail first time28.82024188
June26.2% fail first time28.12024206
July34.1% fail first time29.32024320
August25.5% fail first time29.22024306
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September28.6% fail first time28.22024336
October25.9% fail first time30.32024347
November25.6% fail first time30.62024297
December19.7% fail first time29.32024228

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Honda Odyssey compare with cars of the same age?

not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 680 initial Honda Odyssey tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Will my Honda Odyssey's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

n < 500 in this group. 680 initial Honda Odyssey tests are in the published model cohort; this measure needs a qualifying group of at least 500 tests.

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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What have dealers been told about the Honda Odyssey? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 680 initial Honda Odyssey tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Does the Honda Odyssey fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 680 initial Honda Odyssey tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 680 initial Honda Odyssey tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 680 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Honda Odyssey MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/honda-odyssey/

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Honda Odyssey MOT: quick answers

What is the Honda Odyssey first-time MOT pass rate?

76.5% of first attempts passed in 2024 (680 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 680 primary tests: 23.53% failed first time and 82.8% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 74.2 is shown separately.