Honda Honda Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Honda reliable? We analysed 1,115 real MOT tests across 154 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Honda is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include fog lamp not working, position lamp(s) not working and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Honda.
Honda Honda Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Honda. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Honda MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Honda to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Honda Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Honda fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Honda Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Honda owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Honda MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Honda year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 114 | 78.1% | 25,573 | 66,432 | 124,984 |
| 2001 | 58 | 91.4% | 7,520 | 9,770 | 18,553 |
| 2000 | 89 | 85.4% | 5,562 | 15,136 | 27,802 |
| 1998 | 81 | 85.2% | 20,869 | 33,886 | 42,828 |
| 1997 | 76 | 78.9% | 34,951 | 52,015 | 81,791 |
| 1995 | 71 | 88.7% | 39,310 | 50,095 | 80,584 |
How Long Does a Honda Honda Last?
Based on 154 Honda Honda vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Honda Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Honda 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 Honda
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.4% MOT pass rate from 58 tests
78.1% MOT pass rate from 114 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Honda is 2001, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.4% across 58 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Honda Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Honda THIS CAR | 83.5% | 1,115 | 36,060 mi | 31 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 |
| Kawasaki Z1100 R1 | 90.7% | 751 | 29,294 mi | 42 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Honda outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Honda has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.5% across 1,115 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 Honda are fog lamp not working (11 recorded failures), position lamp(s) not working (10), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (10). 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 Honda owner drives around 729 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 Honda models stay on UK roads for around 31 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.