Honda C 125 A-k Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda C 125 A-k reliable? We analysed 2,078 real MOT tests across 638 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda C 125 A-k is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda C 125 A-k.
Honda C 125 A-k Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda C 125 A-k. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda C 125 A-k MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda C 125 A-k to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda C 125 A-k Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda C 125 A-k models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda C 125 A-k Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda C 125 A-k owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda C 125 A-k MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda C 125 A-k year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70 | 94.3% | 710 | 1,590 | 4,306 |
| 2020 | 534 | 97.0% | 1,106 | 2,515 | 5,661 |
| 2019 | 1,067 | 95.2% | 1,502 | 3,368 | 7,483 |
| 2018 | 293 | 96.6% | 1,140 | 2,344 | 4,605 |
How Long Does a Honda C 125 A-k Last?
Based on 638 Honda C 125 A-k vehicles on UK roads.
Honda C 125 A-k Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda C 125 A-k 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 C 125 A-k
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
97.0% MOT pass rate from 534 tests
94.3% MOT pass rate from 70 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda C 125 A-k is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.0% across 534 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 94.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda C 125 A-k Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda C 125 A-k THIS CAR | 96.1% | 2,078 | 2,889 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 |
| Seat Ateca Xperience Lux TSI Evo | 93% | 912 | 28,004 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda C 125 A-k outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Honda C 125 A-k has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.1% across 2,078 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 C 125 A-k 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 C 125 A-k owner drives around 575 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.