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Honda Accord VTEC SE Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Accord VTEC SE reliable? We analysed 368 real MOT tests across 146 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 368 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
74.7%
Typical Mileage
128,022mi
Annual Mileage
4,688mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Accord VTEC SE is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Accord VTEC SE.

Honda Accord VTEC SE Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Honda Accord VTEC SE. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Honda Accord VTEC SE Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Honda Accord VTEC SE owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,991 mi/yr
Typical
4,688 mi/yr
Average
5,393 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,361 mi/yr

Honda Accord VTEC SE Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Honda Accord VTEC SE MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
128,022 mi
75th Percentile
150,764 mi
95th Percentile
204,574 mi
Max Recorded
1,017,665 mi

How Does the Honda Accord VTEC SE Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Honda Accord VTEC SE THIS CAR 74.7% 368 128,022 mi — yrs
Honda Civic 73.7% 9,391,580 74,987 mi 34 yrs
Honda Jazz 81% 5,740,892 48,635 mi 24 yrs
Honda Cr-v 78.5% 4,177,643 80,499 mi 29 yrs
Husqvarna WR125 72% 701 2,612 mi 22 yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Accord VTEC SE sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Accord VTEC SE?

The Honda Accord VTEC SE has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.7% across 368 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Honda Accord VTEC SE owner drives around 4,688 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Honda Accord VTEC SE — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Accord VTEC SE reliable?
Based on 368 MOT tests, the Honda Accord VTEC SE has a 74.7% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Honda Accord VTEC SE?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Accord VTEC SE do per year?
The typical Honda Accord VTEC SE does around 4,688 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Accord VTEC SE last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Accord VTEC SE?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.