Honda Bali Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Bali reliable? We analysed 792 real MOT tests across 140 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Bali is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey and stop lamp remains on when the brake is released. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Bali.
Honda Bali Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Bali. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Bali MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Bali to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Bali Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Bali fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Bali Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Bali owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Bali MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Bali year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 51 | 82.4% | 4,359 | 8,791 | 12,901 |
| 1996 | 329 | 82.1% | 6,877 | 12,180 | 18,444 |
| 1995 | 221 | 81.9% | 7,361 | 11,576 | 15,742 |
| 1994 | 54 | 83.3% | 13,597 | 17,063 | 24,803 |
| 1993 | 72 | 79.2% | 12,927 | 16,828 | 21,716 |
How Long Does a Honda Bali Last?
Based on 140 Honda Bali vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Bali Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Bali 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 Bali
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.3% MOT pass rate from 54 tests
79.2% MOT pass rate from 72 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Bali is 1994, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.3% across 54 tests. The 1993 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Bali Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Bali THIS CAR | 81.2% | 792 | 12,320 mi | 33 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 Xsr 700 (MTM690) | 92.4% | 516 | 4,382 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Bali outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda BaliShould you buy a used Honda Bali?
The Honda Bali has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.2% across 792 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda Bali are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (17 recorded failures), exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (13), and stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (12). 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 Bali owner drives around 516 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 Bali models stay on UK roads for around 33 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.