Honda CD200 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda CD200 car check
Is the Honda CD200 reliable? We analysed 3,284 real MOT tests across 509 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CD200 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm and horn not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CD200.
Honda CD200 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CD200. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CD200 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CD200 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CD200 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CD200 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CD200 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CD200 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CD200 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CD200 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 58 | 93.1% | 37,254 | 49,014 | 52,360 |
| 1985 | 129 | 82.2% | 20,345 | 39,298 | 50,097 |
| 1984 | 181 | 85.1% | 22,114 | 29,144 | 47,836 |
| 1983 | 122 | 83.6% | 15,302 | 25,336 | 55,756 |
| 1982 | 593 | 86.8% | 19,882 | 27,505 | 36,951 |
| 1981 | 1,034 | 86.4% | 16,866 | 26,158 | 39,293 |
| 1980 | 928 | 85.0% | 14,253 | 22,669 | 33,903 |
| 1979 | 212 | 84.4% | 18,622 | 28,783 | 36,994 |
How Long Does a Honda CD200 Last?
Based on 509 Honda CD200 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CD200 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CD200 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 CD200
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.1% MOT pass rate from 58 tests
82.2% MOT pass rate from 129 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CD200 is 1986, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.1% across 58 tests. The 1985 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CD200 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CD200 THIS CAR | 85.7% | 3,284 | 26,469 mi | 47 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 |
| Toyota Yaris Icon Vvt-i | 97.1% | 5,929 | 39,588 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CD200 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CD200Should you buy a used Honda CD200?
The Honda CD200 has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.7% across 3,284 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 CD200 are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (18 recorded failures), tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (16), and horn not working (13). 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 CD200 owner drives around 312 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 CD200 models stay on UK roads for around 47 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.