Honda CD175 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda CD175 car check
Is the Honda CD175 reliable? We analysed 2,126 real MOT tests across 534 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CD175 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp, direction indicator not working and horn not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CD175.
Honda CD175 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CD175. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CD175 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CD175 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CD175 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CD175 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CD175 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CD175 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CD175 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CD175 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 226 | 80.5% | 13,109 | 20,095 | 31,134 |
| 1977 | 260 | 86.2% | 15,254 | 21,175 | 29,193 |
| 1976 | 248 | 88.3% | 15,838 | 21,403 | 26,078 |
| 1975 | 310 | 89.7% | 13,235 | 19,354 | 27,760 |
| 1974 | 134 | 87.3% | 12,664 | 18,209 | 29,032 |
| 1973 | 186 | 89.8% | 10,399 | 22,204 | 30,863 |
| 1972 | 209 | 93.8% | 13,273 | 20,407 | 29,554 |
| 1971 | 161 | 80.7% | 15,796 | 20,839 | 26,365 |
| 1970 | 75 | 93.3% | 7,626 | 11,083 | 28,846 |
| 1969 | 61 | 90.2% | 11,346 | 15,886 | 18,208 |
| 1967 | 70 | 94.3% | 19,770 | 21,969 | 33,177 |
How Long Does a Honda CD175 Last?
Based on 534 Honda CD175 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CD175 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CD175 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 CD175
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.3% MOT pass rate from 70 tests
80.5% MOT pass rate from 226 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CD175 is 1967, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.3% across 70 tests. The 1978 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CD175 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CD175 THIS CAR | 87.8% | 2,126 | 20,171 mi | 59 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 |
| Peugeot 308 Allure Puretech S/s Auto | 88.3% | 973 | 24,462 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CD175 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CD175Should you buy a used Honda CD175?
The Honda CD175 has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.8% across 2,126 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 CD175 are direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (15 recorded failures), direction indicator not working (14), and horn not working (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 CD175 owner drives around 141 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 CD175 models stay on UK roads for around 59 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.