Honda CA125 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda CA125 car check
Is the Honda CA125 reliable? We analysed 5,603 real MOT tests across 655 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CA125 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm and drive chain excessively loose. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CA125.
Honda CA125 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CA125. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CA125 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CA125 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CA125 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CA125 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CA125 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CA125 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CA125 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CA125 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 57 | 71.9% | 4,994 | 8,833 | 14,807 |
| 2001 | 140 | 72.9% | 5,178 | 18,304 | 33,980 |
| 2000 | 332 | 77.7% | 9,728 | 15,497 | 32,332 |
| 1999 | 1,470 | 74.8% | 7,720 | 14,760 | 21,278 |
| 1998 | 1,180 | 74.9% | 7,139 | 13,767 | 21,814 |
| 1997 | 1,127 | 76.3% | 8,780 | 14,505 | 23,722 |
| 1996 | 839 | 75.6% | 11,056 | 16,669 | 24,640 |
| 1995 | 360 | 70.6% | 13,774 | 19,857 | 28,716 |
How Long Does a Honda CA125 Last?
Based on 655 Honda CA125 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CA125 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CA125 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 CA125
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
77.7% MOT pass rate from 332 tests
70.6% MOT pass rate from 360 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CA125 is 2000, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 77.7% across 332 tests. The 1995 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CA125 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CA125 THIS CAR | 75.0% | 5,603 | 15,257 mi | 31 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 |
| Rover P5 | 78.2% | 1,923 | 61,711 mi | 66 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CA125 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CA125Should you buy a used Honda CA125?
The Honda CA125 has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.0% across 5,603 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 CA125 are shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (186 recorded failures), tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (118), and drive chain excessively loose (112). 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 CA125 owner drives around 737 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 CA125 models stay on UK roads for around 31 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.