Honda PC50 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda PC50 car check
Is the Honda PC50 reliable? We analysed 1,215 real MOT tests across 365 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda PC50 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component, position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on and roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda PC50.
Honda PC50 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda PC50. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda PC50 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda PC50 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda PC50 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda PC50 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda PC50 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda PC50 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda PC50 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda PC50 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 187 | 92.0% | 2,415 | 4,111 | 5,986 |
| 1975 | 135 | 91.1% | 2,106 | 5,091 | 7,738 |
| 1974 | 143 | 86.0% | 3,498 | 4,874 | 6,508 |
| 1973 | 141 | 88.7% | 2,833 | 5,076 | 7,231 |
| 1972 | 172 | 85.5% | 3,317 | 4,431 | 6,595 |
| 1971 | 119 | 91.6% | 1,988 | 2,536 | 5,884 |
| 1970 | 50 | 90.0% | 3,696 | 4,767 | 9,113 |
| 1969 | 72 | 90.3% | 3,142 | 6,318 | 6,813 |
| 1968 | 71 | 85.9% | 3,882 | 5,830 | 7,357 |
How Long Does a Honda PC50 Last?
Based on 365 Honda PC50 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda PC50 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda PC50 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 PC50
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.0% MOT pass rate from 187 tests
85.5% MOT pass rate from 172 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda PC50 is 1976, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.0% across 187 tests. The 1972 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda PC50 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda PC50 THIS CAR | 89.2% | 1,215 | 4,413 mi | 58 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 |
| Jeep CJ7 | 78% | 731 | 73,065 mi | 48 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda PC50 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda PC50Should you buy a used Honda PC50?
The Honda PC50 has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.2% across 1,215 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda PC50 are suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (11 recorded failures), position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (10), and roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (10). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda PC50 owner drives around 53 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 PC50 models stay on UK roads for around 58 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.