Honda Nps Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Nps reliable? We analysed 582 real MOT tests across 137 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Nps is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Nps.
Honda Nps Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Nps. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Nps MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Nps to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Nps Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Nps fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Nps Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Nps models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Nps Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Nps owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Nps MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Nps year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 79 | 74.7% | 14,355 | 17,502 | 23,009 |
| 2007 | 67 | 86.6% | 855 | 1,923 | 5,750 |
| 2006 | 90 | 86.7% | 5,346 | 8,281 | 14,134 |
| 2005 | 53 | 86.8% | 1,877 | 9,940 | 18,648 |
| 2004 | 61 | 91.8% | 1,352 | 6,020 | 11,607 |
How Long Does a Honda Nps Last?
Based on 137 Honda Nps vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Nps Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Nps 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 Nps
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.8% MOT pass rate from 61 tests
74.7% MOT pass rate from 79 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Nps is 2004, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.8% across 61 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Nps Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Nps THIS CAR | 86.4% | 582 | 7,548 mi | 22 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 |
| Mz TS125 | 84.7% | 1,080 | 12,830 mi | 47 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Nps outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda NpsShould you buy a used Honda Nps?
The Honda Nps has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.4% across 582 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 steering headbearing has excessive free play with 4 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is valve stem seriously damaged. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Nps 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 Nps owner drives around 207 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 Nps models stay on UK roads for around 22 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.