Honda Nc 700 Sa-c Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Nc 700 Sa-c car check
Is the Honda Nc 700 Sa-c reliable? We analysed 3,937 real MOT tests across 493 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Nc 700 Sa-c is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Nc 700 Sa-c.
Honda Nc 700 Sa-c Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Nc 700 Sa-c. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Nc 700 Sa-c MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Nc 700 Sa-c to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Nc 700 Sa-c Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Nc 700 Sa-c fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Nc 700 Sa-c Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Nc 700 Sa-c models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Nc 700 Sa-c Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Nc 700 Sa-c owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Nc 700 Sa-c MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Nc 700 Sa-c year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,610 | 88.0% | 9,756 | 17,591 | 31,762 |
| 2012 | 2,278 | 87.9% | 9,452 | 18,677 | 34,888 |
How Long Does a Honda Nc 700 Sa-c Last?
Based on 493 Honda Nc 700 Sa-c vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Nc 700 Sa-c Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Nc 700 Sa-c 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 700 Sa-c
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.0% MOT pass rate from 1,610 tests
87.9% MOT pass rate from 2,278 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Nc 700 Sa-c is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.0% across 1,610 tests. The 2012 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.9% — 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 700 Sa-c Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Nc 700 Sa-c THIS CAR | 88.0% | 3,937 | 18,086 mi | 14 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 |
| Lancia Fulvia | 78.3% | 3,282 | 58,178 mi | 60 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Nc 700 Sa-c outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Nc 700 Sa-c has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.0% across 3,937 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 Nc 700 Sa-c are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (24 recorded failures), brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (21), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (18). 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.
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 Nc 700 Sa-c 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 700 Sa-c owner drives around 1,597 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 700 Sa-c models stay on UK roads for around 14 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.