Honda Nc Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Nc reliable? We analysed 47,604 real MOT tests across 7,783 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Nc is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Nc.
Honda Nc Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Nc. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Nc MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Nc to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Nc Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Nc models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Nc Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Nc owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Nc MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Nc year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 74 | 91.9% | 6,680 | 10,566 | 18,721 |
| 2020 | 470 | 94.0% | 4,825 | 9,373 | 15,270 |
| 2019 | 2,770 | 93.7% | 5,939 | 10,158 | 16,712 |
| 2018 | 5,516 | 91.3% | 6,166 | 11,129 | 19,356 |
| 2017 | 8,319 | 92.3% | 6,876 | 12,600 | 22,050 |
| 2016 | 7,948 | 89.8% | 8,189 | 14,708 | 25,043 |
| 2015 | 8,473 | 89.6% | 8,330 | 15,344 | 25,552 |
| 2014 | 11,426 | 89.4% | 7,727 | 14,623 | 25,618 |
| 2013 | 1,617 | 87.4% | 9,364 | 15,608 | 27,130 |
| 2012 | 257 | 91.1% | 7,235 | 16,830 | 27,989 |
How Long Does a Honda Nc Last?
Based on 7,783 Honda Nc vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Nc Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Nc 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 Nc
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.0% MOT pass rate from 470 tests
87.4% MOT pass rate from 1,617 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Nc is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.0% across 470 tests. The 2013 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Nc Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Nc THIS CAR | 90.5% | 47,604 | 13,617 mi | 13 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 |
| Kia Pride | 61.2% | 67,258 | 57,493 mi | 35 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Nc outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda NcShould you buy a used Honda Nc?
The Honda Nc has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.5% across 47,604 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Nc 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 Nc owner drives around 1,601 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 Nc models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. 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.