Honda Elysion Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Elysion reliable? We analysed 6,514 real MOT tests across 932 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Elysion is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Elysion.
Honda Elysion Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Elysion. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Elysion MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Elysion to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Elysion Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Elysion models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Elysion Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Elysion owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Elysion MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Elysion year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 185 | 78.9% | 77,137 | 102,127 | 125,802 |
| 2020 | 271 | 79.3% | 88,779 | 117,514 | 135,954 |
| 2019 | 284 | 79.9% | 70,237 | 101,198 | 134,756 |
| 2018 | 474 | 75.9% | 88,318 | 118,447 | 149,969 |
| 2017 | 489 | 77.5% | 75,886 | 108,459 | 152,676 |
| 2016 | 317 | 76.0% | 83,343 | 119,710 | 151,123 |
| 2015 | 222 | 70.7% | 113,993 | 145,372 | 173,035 |
| 2011 | 143 | 86.7% | 73,670 | 95,726 | 114,402 |
| 2010 | 190 | 81.1% | 80,912 | 105,310 | 131,306 |
| 2009 | 343 | 82.5% | 83,418 | 105,238 | 127,474 |
| 2008 | 597 | 80.1% | 85,620 | 109,265 | 137,857 |
| 2007 | 925 | 80.3% | 74,642 | 99,391 | 127,044 |
| 2006 | 801 | 75.0% | 77,565 | 104,496 | 141,230 |
| 2005 | 442 | 74.2% | 89,593 | 117,442 | 148,121 |
| 2004 | 697 | 77.0% | 88,778 | 119,442 | 148,467 |
How Long Does a Honda Elysion Last?
Based on 932 Honda Elysion vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Elysion Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Elysion MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Elysion
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.7% MOT pass rate from 143 tests
70.7% MOT pass rate from 222 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Elysion is 2011, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.7% across 143 tests. The 2015 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Elysion Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Elysion THIS CAR | 78.0% | 6,514 | 109,778 mi | 22 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 |
| Hillman Imp Super | 78.2% | 2,745 | 50,442 mi | 60 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Elysion sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda ElysionShould you buy a used Honda Elysion?
The Honda Elysion has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.0% across 6,514 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Elysion with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Honda Elysion owner drives around 5,655 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.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Elysion models stay on UK roads for around 22 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.