Honda Fes Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Fes reliable? We analysed 1,844 real MOT tests across 277 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Fes is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Fes.
Honda Fes Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Fes. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Fes MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Fes to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Fes Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Fes fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Fes Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Fes models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Fes Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Fes owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Fes MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Fes year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 208 | 87.5% | 7,758 | 12,939 | 21,961 |
| 2014 | 1,151 | 81.1% | 8,892 | 17,108 | 29,477 |
| 2013 | 241 | 81.3% | 9,452 | 19,998 | 30,034 |
| 2008 | 85 | 74.1% | 9,984 | 21,459 | 28,337 |
How Long Does a Honda Fes Last?
Based on 277 Honda Fes vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Fes Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Fes 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 Fes
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.5% MOT pass rate from 208 tests
74.1% MOT pass rate from 85 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Fes is 2015, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.5% across 208 tests. The 2008 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Fes Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Fes THIS CAR | 81.8% | 1,844 | 16,833 mi | 18 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 I30 Premium CRDI | 80.9% | 754 | 95,254 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Fes outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda FesShould you buy a used Honda Fes?
The Honda Fes has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.8% across 1,844 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm with 23 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Fes with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Honda Fes owner drives around 2,419 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 Fes models stay on UK roads for around 18 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.