Honda Pes 125-7 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Pes 125-7 car check
Is the Honda Pes 125-7 reliable? We analysed 2,755 real MOT tests across 320 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Pes 125-7 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, roller brake test indicates a binding brake and brake lever has inadequate reserve travel. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Pes 125-7.
Honda Pes 125-7 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Pes 125-7. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Pes 125-7 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Pes 125-7 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Pes 125-7 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Pes 125-7 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Pes 125-7 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Pes 125-7 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Pes 125-7 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Pes 125-7 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Pes 125-7 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Pes 125-7 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 80 | 82.5% | 7,485 | 13,572 | 28,336 |
| 2008 | 1,168 | 81.5% | 9,991 | 18,745 | 28,092 |
| 2007 | 1,498 | 80.8% | 9,096 | 16,125 | 26,267 |
How Long Does a Honda Pes 125-7 Last?
Based on 320 Honda Pes 125-7 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Pes 125-7 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Pes 125-7 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 Pes 125-7
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.5% MOT pass rate from 80 tests
80.8% MOT pass rate from 1,498 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Pes 125-7 is 2009, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.5% across 80 tests. The 2007 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Pes 125-7 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Pes 125-7 THIS CAR | 81.2% | 2,755 | 16,926 mi | 19 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 |
| Ford Ford | 75.7% | 980 | 72,950 mi | 32 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Pes 125-7 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Pes 125-7Should you buy a used Honda Pes 125-7?
The Honda Pes 125-7 has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.2% across 2,755 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 Pes 125-7 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (49 recorded failures), roller brake test indicates a binding brake (35), and brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (34). 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.
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 Pes 125-7 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 Pes 125-7 owner drives around 1,988 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 Pes 125-7 models stay on UK roads for around 19 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.