Honda Nsc Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Nsc reliable? We analysed 54,064 real MOT tests across 10,159 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Nsc is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Nsc.
Honda Nsc Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Nsc. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Nsc MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Nsc to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Nsc Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Nsc models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Nsc Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Nsc owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Nsc MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Nsc year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 65 | 80.0% | 6,801 | 17,697 | 30,507 |
| 2019 | 2,456 | 82.9% | 11,357 | 23,167 | 37,426 |
| 2018 | 6,175 | 82.6% | 12,387 | 24,373 | 37,560 |
| 2017 | 11,892 | 84.7% | 8,481 | 18,818 | 32,608 |
| 2016 | 9,078 | 80.4% | 10,674 | 21,441 | 36,219 |
| 2015 | 9,445 | 81.1% | 9,100 | 18,642 | 32,978 |
| 2014 | 10,581 | 82.8% | 6,656 | 13,438 | 27,109 |
| 2013 | 3,258 | 83.2% | 6,016 | 11,444 | 22,172 |
| 2012 | 723 | 81.9% | 4,276 | 9,402 | 15,843 |
| 2011 | 132 | 81.1% | 6,697 | 9,770 | 20,939 |
How Long Does a Honda Nsc Last?
Based on 10,159 Honda Nsc vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Nsc Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Nsc 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 Nsc
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.7% MOT pass rate from 11,892 tests
80.0% MOT pass rate from 65 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Nsc is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.7% across 11,892 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Nsc Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Nsc THIS CAR | 82.5% | 54,064 | 18,122 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 |
| Aprilia RS 50 | 65.6% | 20,050 | 16,536 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Nsc outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda NscShould you buy a used Honda Nsc?
The Honda Nsc has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.5% across 54,064 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Nsc 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 Nsc owner drives around 2,923 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 Nsc 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.