Honda Logo Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Logo reliable? We analysed 38,342 real MOT tests across 2,392 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Logo is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Logo.
Honda Logo Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Logo. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Logo MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Logo to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Logo Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Logo fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Logo Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Logo owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Logo MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Logo year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 363 | 75.5% | 42,716 | 64,902 | 98,040 |
| 2000 | 37,357 | 76.7% | 37,852 | 58,903 | 83,735 |
| 1999 | 356 | 73.0% | 43,920 | 68,002 | 96,586 |
| 1997 | 79 | 68.4% | 37,246 | 57,591 | 76,284 |
How Long Does a Honda Logo Last?
Based on 2,392 Honda Logo vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Logo Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Logo 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 Logo
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
76.7% MOT pass rate from 37,357 tests
68.4% MOT pass rate from 79 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Logo is 2000, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 76.7% across 37,357 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 68.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Logo Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Logo THIS CAR | 76.6% | 38,342 | 59,126 mi | 26 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 Landcruiser Estate | 76.1% | 33,877 | 108,549 mi | 30 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Logo sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Logo has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.6% across 38,342 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 Logo are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1,492 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (868), and brake pipe excessively corroded (778). 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 Logo owner drives around 3,955 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 Logo models stay on UK roads for around 26 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.