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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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Data last updated: · Based on 582 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.4%
Typical Mileage
7,548mi
Annual Mileage
207mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
22yrs

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.

74.7%
2018
86.6%
2007
86.7%
2006
86.8%
2005
91.8%
2004

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.

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 4
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 4

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.

Valve stem seriously damaged 4

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.

Low usage
67 mi/yr
Typical
207 mi/yr
Average
745 mi/yr
Heavy usage
890 mi/yr

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.

Average
12.8 years
Median
14.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
22 years

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.

Median
7,548 mi
75th Percentile
16,424 mi
95th Percentile
28,014 mi
Max Recorded
49,249 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Nps

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2004

91.8% MOT pass rate from 61 tests

Year to avoid
2018

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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Should 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.

Honda Nps — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Nps reliable?
Based on 582 MOT tests, the Honda Nps has a 86.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Nps?
The most common failure point is steering headbearing has excessive free play.
How many miles does a Honda Nps do per year?
The typical Honda Nps does around 207 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Nps last?
Most Honda Nps models stay on UK roads for around 22 years based on our analysis of 137 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Nps?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Honda Nps?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Honda Nps is 2004 with a 91.8% pass rate across 61 tests.