Honda Mt Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Mt reliable? We analysed 1,385 real MOT tests across 356 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Mt is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil and direction indicator not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Mt.
Honda Mt Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Mt. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Mt MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Mt to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Mt Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Mt fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Mt Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Mt owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Mt MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Mt year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 100 | 84.0% | 6,518 | 12,062 | 18,227 |
| 1992 | 184 | 80.4% | 9,472 | 15,294 | 21,778 |
| 1991 | 101 | 78.2% | 9,582 | 14,382 | 19,945 |
| 1990 | 115 | 71.3% | 9,528 | 19,797 | 27,489 |
| 1989 | 179 | 73.7% | 10,458 | 17,586 | 26,992 |
| 1988 | 216 | 73.1% | 13,143 | 18,738 | 23,777 |
| 1987 | 115 | 77.4% | 13,360 | 19,157 | 24,176 |
| 1986 | 85 | 77.6% | 9,167 | 16,005 | 26,009 |
| 1985 | 50 | 70.0% | 13,867 | 19,117 | 25,615 |
| 1982 | 56 | 78.6% | 1,519 | 8,808 | 18,871 |
How Long Does a Honda Mt Last?
Based on 356 Honda Mt vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Mt Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Mt 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 Mt
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.0% MOT pass rate from 100 tests
70.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Mt is 1993, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.0% across 100 tests. The 1985 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Mt Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Mt THIS CAR | 76.5% | 1,385 | 15,955 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 |
| Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv Cdti 108 | 83% | 864 | 106,422 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Mt sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda MtShould you buy a used Honda Mt?
The Honda Mt has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.5% across 1,385 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 Mt are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (46 recorded failures), shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (23), and direction indicator not working (22). 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 Mt owner drives around 264 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 Mt 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.