Honda Anc Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Anc reliable? We analysed 12,652 real MOT tests across 2,385 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Anc is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Anc.
Honda Anc Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Anc. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Anc MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Anc to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Anc Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Anc models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Anc Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Anc owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Anc MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Anc year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 709 | 86.0% | 5,134 | 14,170 | 30,818 |
| 2018 | 1,587 | 83.9% | 6,276 | 17,702 | 37,244 |
| 2017 | 1,816 | 85.6% | 8,477 | 19,349 | 36,980 |
| 2016 | 1,807 | 85.6% | 6,296 | 14,661 | 29,902 |
| 2015 | 3,011 | 83.6% | 7,974 | 18,851 | 37,239 |
| 2014 | 3,601 | 84.5% | 6,766 | 15,012 | 30,926 |
How Long Does a Honda Anc Last?
Based on 2,385 Honda Anc vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Anc Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Anc 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 Anc
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.0% MOT pass rate from 709 tests
83.6% MOT pass rate from 3,011 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Anc is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.0% across 709 tests. The 2015 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Anc Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Anc THIS CAR | 84.6% | 12,652 | 16,800 mi | 12 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 |
| Toyota Yaris Cross Icon HEV Auto | 92.1% | 6,797 | 24,530 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Anc outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda AncShould you buy a used Honda Anc?
The Honda Anc has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.6% across 12,652 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 is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Anc 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 Anc owner drives around 2,608 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 Anc models stay on UK roads for around 12 years. 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.