Honda Nc 700 Xa-c Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Nc 700 Xa-c car check
Is the Honda Nc 700 Xa-c reliable? We analysed 5,884 real MOT tests across 672 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Nc 700 Xa-c is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, wheel bearings have excessive free play and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Nc 700 Xa-c.
Honda Nc 700 Xa-c Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Nc 700 Xa-c. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Nc 700 Xa-c MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Nc 700 Xa-c to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Nc 700 Xa-c Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Nc 700 Xa-c fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Nc 700 Xa-c Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Nc 700 Xa-c models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Nc 700 Xa-c Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Nc 700 Xa-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 Xa-c MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Nc 700 Xa-c year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,758 | 86.8% | 11,708 | 19,310 | 31,504 |
| 2012 | 4,033 | 88.0% | 12,326 | 20,726 | 33,886 |
How Long Does a Honda Nc 700 Xa-c Last?
Based on 672 Honda Nc 700 Xa-c vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Nc 700 Xa-c Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Nc 700 Xa-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 Xa-c
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.0% MOT pass rate from 4,033 tests
86.8% MOT pass rate from 1,758 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Nc 700 Xa-c is 2012, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.0% across 4,033 tests. The 2013 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.8% — 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 Xa-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 Xa-c THIS CAR | 87.7% | 5,884 | 20,283 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 |
| Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi | 88.6% | 3,386 | 23,604 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Nc 700 Xa-c outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Nc 700 Xa-c has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.7% across 5,884 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 Xa-c are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (43 recorded failures), wheel bearings have excessive free play (35), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (33). 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 Xa-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 Xa-c owner drives around 1,813 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 Xa-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.