Honda Concerto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Concerto car check
Is the Honda Concerto reliable? We analysed 64,368 real MOT tests across 12,041 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Concerto is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, constant velocity joint gaiter split and suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Concerto.
Honda Concerto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Concerto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Concerto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Concerto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Concerto Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Concerto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Concerto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Concerto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Concerto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Concerto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 13,507 | 66.2% | 62,564 | 81,022 | 101,338 |
| 1993 | 12,148 | 64.8% | 65,902 | 86,732 | 107,460 |
| 1992 | 11,847 | 66.1% | 67,679 | 88,034 | 109,664 |
| 1991 | 15,483 | 66.0% | 67,639 | 89,938 | 112,744 |
| 1990 | 10,182 | 65.3% | 71,558 | 92,574 | 116,252 |
| 1989 | 1,089 | 63.0% | 70,094 | 92,694 | 122,111 |
How Long Does a Honda Concerto Last?
Based on 12,041 Honda Concerto vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Concerto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Concerto 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 Concerto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
66.2% MOT pass rate from 13,507 tests
63.0% MOT pass rate from 1,089 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Concerto is 1994, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 66.2% across 13,507 tests. The 1989 model year has the lowest pass rate at 63.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Concerto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Concerto THIS CAR | 65.7% | 64,368 | 87,424 mi | 37 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 |
| Hyundai I800 | 73% | 97,620 | 66,742 mi | 18 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Concerto trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda ConcertoShould you buy a used Honda Concerto?
The Honda Concerto has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.7% across 64,368 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Honda Concerto are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4,691 recorded failures), constant velocity joint gaiter split (4,321), and suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (4,099). 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 Concerto owner drives around 3,584 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 Concerto models stay on UK roads for around 37 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.