Honda Nss Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Nss reliable? We analysed 27,723 real MOT tests across 5,786 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Nss is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Nss.
Honda Nss Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Nss. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Nss MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Nss to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Nss Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Nss models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Nss Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Nss owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Nss MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Nss year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,911 | 89.5% | 7,028 | 16,764 | 35,734 |
| 2019 | 4,093 | 90.6% | 6,670 | 14,252 | 29,796 |
| 2018 | 3,353 | 89.9% | 7,886 | 15,536 | 32,860 |
| 2017 | 3,581 | 89.4% | 9,740 | 18,898 | 36,375 |
| 2016 | 5,121 | 87.1% | 8,360 | 17,566 | 33,332 |
| 2015 | 5,452 | 87.0% | 8,448 | 15,950 | 29,796 |
| 2014 | 2,425 | 87.5% | 7,353 | 13,094 | 23,650 |
| 2013 | 519 | 90.0% | 6,500 | 11,299 | 22,960 |
How Long Does a Honda Nss Last?
Based on 5,786 Honda Nss vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Nss Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Nss 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 Nss
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.6% MOT pass rate from 4,093 tests
87.0% MOT pass rate from 5,452 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Nss is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.6% across 4,093 tests. The 2015 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Nss Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Nss THIS CAR | 88.6% | 27,723 | 16,016 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 |
| BMW 440 | 89.7% | 33,206 | 35,668 mi | 10 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Nss outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda NssShould you buy a used Honda Nss?
The Honda Nss has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.6% across 27,723 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 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 Nss 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 Nss owner drives around 2,605 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 Nss 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.