Honda Nc 700 Xa-d Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Nc 700 Xa-d reliable? We analysed 1,675 real MOT tests across 207 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Nc 700 Xa-d is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Nc 700 Xa-d.
Honda Nc 700 Xa-d Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Nc 700 Xa-d. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Nc 700 Xa-d MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Nc 700 Xa-d to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Nc 700 Xa-d Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Nc 700 Xa-d fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Nc 700 Xa-d Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Nc 700 Xa-d models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Nc 700 Xa-d Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Nc 700 Xa-d 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-d MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Nc 700 Xa-d year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,602 | 89.1% | 10,429 | 18,114 | 29,635 |
How Long Does a Honda Nc 700 Xa-d Last?
Based on 207 Honda Nc 700 Xa-d vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Nc 700 Xa-d Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Nc 700 Xa-d 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-d
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.1% MOT pass rate from 1,602 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Nc 700 Xa-d is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.1% across 1,602 tests.
How Does the Honda Nc 700 Xa-d 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-d THIS CAR | 89.4% | 1,675 | 18,114 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 |
| Toyota Tercel | 66.5% | 1,674 | 95,843 mi | 43 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Nc 700 Xa-d outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Nc 700 Xa-d has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.4% across 1,675 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm with 14 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
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-d 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-d owner drives around 1,547 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-d 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.