Honda Acty Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Acty car check
Is the Honda Acty reliable? We analysed 6,242 real MOT tests across 957 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Acty is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and brakes imbalanced across an axle. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Acty.
Honda Acty Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Acty. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Acty MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Acty to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Acty Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Acty fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Acty Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Acty owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Acty MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Acty year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 62 | 91.9% | 51,312 | 71,320 | 84,018 |
| 2010 | 64 | 75.0% | 77,466 | 98,604 | 131,772 |
| 2008 | 102 | 69.6% | 33,816 | 51,202 | 135,462 |
| 2006 | 68 | 82.4% | 36,791 | 49,544 | 53,896 |
| 2004 | 69 | 72.5% | 29,459 | 35,940 | 71,245 |
| 2000 | 62 | 85.5% | 39,948 | 55,757 | 66,014 |
| 1998 | 65 | 73.8% | 48,732 | 68,019 | 93,430 |
| 1997 | 170 | 74.1% | 46,766 | 89,068 | 121,822 |
| 1996 | 72 | 75.0% | 56,138 | 69,985 | 84,664 |
| 1994 | 63 | 77.8% | 73,773 | 87,860 | 113,714 |
| 1989 | 134 | 73.1% | 30,481 | 58,582 | 78,385 |
| 1988 | 1,018 | 67.3% | 34,411 | 56,372 | 75,650 |
| 1987 | 1,216 | 64.3% | 29,524 | 62,812 | 77,964 |
| 1986 | 1,341 | 64.6% | 36,975 | 61,338 | 77,563 |
| 1985 | 627 | 61.6% | 43,413 | 58,042 | 77,260 |
| 1984 | 189 | 70.4% | 33,412 | 64,565 | 93,418 |
| 1983 | 88 | 58.0% | 49,467 | 78,224 | 83,927 |
| 1982 | 83 | 62.7% | 50,121 | 67,051 | 87,036 |
| 1981 | 90 | 56.7% | 46,527 | 85,702 | 88,732 |
How Long Does a Honda Acty Last?
Based on 957 Honda Acty vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Acty Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Acty 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 Acty
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.9% MOT pass rate from 62 tests
56.7% MOT pass rate from 90 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Acty is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.9% across 62 tests. The 1981 model year has the lowest pass rate at 56.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Acty Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Acty THIS CAR | 67.5% | 6,242 | 61,964 mi | 45 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 |
| Yamaha Fzr | 79.5% | 5,309 | 29,768 mi | 39 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Acty trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda ActyShould you buy a used Honda Acty?
The Honda Acty has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.5% across 6,242 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Honda Acty are suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (451 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (323), and brakes imbalanced across an axle (306). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda Acty owner drives around 970 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 Acty models stay on UK roads for around 45 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.