Honda Accord Ex I-dtec Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Accord Ex I-dtec car check
Is the Honda Accord Ex I-dtec reliable? We analysed 968 real MOT tests across 167 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Accord Ex I-dtec is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Accord Ex I-dtec.
Honda Accord Ex I-dtec — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Honda Accord Ex I-dtec — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 2199cc
- Power
- 150 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 10.1 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 47.9 mpg
- Urban
- 36.7 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 57.6 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1961
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 157 g/km Band G
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £200
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £110
- Insurance group
- 24 of 50
Honda Accord Ex I-dtec Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Accord Ex I-dtec. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Accord Ex I-dtec Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Accord Ex I-dtec owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Accord Ex I-dtec Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Accord Ex I-dtec MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Honda Accord Ex I-dtec Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord Ex I-dtec THIS CAR | 78.8% | 968 | 126,765 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 |
| Aixam Mega 500L Diesel | 66% | 952 | 9,926 mi | 22 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Accord Ex I-dtec sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Accord Ex I-dtecShould you buy a used Honda Accord Ex I-dtec?
The Honda Accord Ex I-dtec has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.8% across 968 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Honda Accord Ex I-dtec owner drives around 8,219 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.