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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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Data last updated: · Based on 2,078 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
96.1%
Typical Mileage
2,889mi
Annual Mileage
575mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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.

94.3%
2021
97%
2020
95.2%
2019
96.6%
2018

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.

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 4
Tyre tread not clearly visible 3
Valve stem seriously damaged 1
Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up 1

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.

Low usage
192 mi/yr
Typical
575 mi/yr
Average
1,261 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,491 mi/yr

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.

Average
5.0 years
Median
5.0 years

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.

Median
2,889 mi
75th Percentile
6,413 mi
95th Percentile
16,616 mi
Max Recorded
82,398 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Honda C 125 A-k

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

97.0% MOT pass rate from 534 tests

Year to avoid
2021

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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Should you buy a used Honda C 125 A-k?

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.

Honda C 125 A-k — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda C 125 A-k reliable?
Based on 2,078 MOT tests, the Honda C 125 A-k has a 96.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda C 125 A-k?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda C 125 A-k do per year?
The typical Honda C 125 A-k does around 575 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda C 125 A-k last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda C 125 A-k?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Honda C 125 A-k?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Honda C 125 A-k is 2020 with a 97.0% pass rate across 534 tests.