Honda Pes 125-8 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Pes 125-8 car check
Is the Honda Pes 125-8 reliable? We analysed 3,823 real MOT tests across 497 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Pes 125-8 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 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 Pes 125-8.
Honda Pes 125-8 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Pes 125-8. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Pes 125-8 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Pes 125-8 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Pes 125-8 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Pes 125-8 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Pes 125-8 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Pes 125-8 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Pes 125-8 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Pes 125-8 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 210 | 81.4% | 13,520 | 19,023 | 27,622 |
| 2008 | 3,575 | 81.3% | 10,391 | 17,046 | 26,730 |
How Long Does a Honda Pes 125-8 Last?
Based on 497 Honda Pes 125-8 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Pes 125-8 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Pes 125-8 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 125-8
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
81.4% MOT pass rate from 210 tests
81.3% MOT pass rate from 3,575 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Pes 125-8 is 2009, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.4% across 210 tests. The 2008 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.3% — 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 125-8 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Pes 125-8 THIS CAR | 81.3% | 3,823 | 17,113 mi | 18 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 |
| Austin Metro City X | 65.5% | 4,820 | 43,201 mi | 42 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Pes 125-8 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Pes 125-8Should you buy a used Honda Pes 125-8?
The Honda Pes 125-8 has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.3% across 3,823 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 125-8 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (78 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (52), and roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (47). 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 Pes 125-8 owner drives around 2,222 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 125-8 models stay on UK roads for around 18 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.