Honda CF70 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda CF70 reliable? We analysed 426 real MOT tests across 103 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CF70 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp and position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CF70.
Honda CF70 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CF70. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CF70 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CF70 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CF70 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CF70 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CF70 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CF70 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CF70 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CF70 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 179 | 79.3% | 7,646 | 12,642 | 17,190 |
Honda CF70 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CF70 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 CF70
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
79.3% MOT pass rate from 179 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CF70 is 1982, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 79.3% across 179 tests.
How Does the Honda CF70 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CF70 THIS CAR | 81.9% | 426 | 10,016 mi | 44 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 |
| MG 3 Excite Vti-tech | 94.3% | 371 | 26,916 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CF70 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CF70Should you buy a used Honda CF70?
The Honda CF70 has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.9% across 426 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 CF70 are shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (7 recorded failures), stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (5), and position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (4). 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 CF70 owner drives around 110 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 CF70 models stay on UK roads for around 44 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.