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Honda Ps Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Ps reliable? We analysed 939 real MOT tests across 113 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 939 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
82.4%
Typical Mileage
15,208mi
Annual Mileage
2,121mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
20yrs

The Honda Ps is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, brake lever has inadequate reserve travel and stop lamp remains on when the brake is released. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Ps.

Honda Ps Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Honda Ps. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Honda Ps MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Honda Ps to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

75.6%
2011
81.8%
2010
89.4%
2009
83%
2008
79.7%
2007
81.5%
2006

Honda Ps Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Honda Ps fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 11
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 8
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 5

Honda Ps Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Honda Ps owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
880 mi/yr
Typical
2,121 mi/yr
Average
3,056 mi/yr
Heavy usage
4,080 mi/yr

Honda Ps MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Ps year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2011 90 75.6% 9,415 14,196 19,376
2010 165 81.8% 11,151 15,709 23,192
2009 142 89.4% 7,967 11,849 15,628
2008 305 83.0% 10,189 16,676 25,784
2007 133 79.7% 13,073 19,210 26,046
2006 65 81.5% 10,883 16,163 25,315

How Long Does a Honda Ps Last?

Based on 113 Honda Ps vehicles on UK roads.

Average
9.6 years
Median
10.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
20 years

Honda Ps Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Honda Ps MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
15,208 mi
75th Percentile
23,378 mi
95th Percentile
39,930 mi
Max Recorded
194,913 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Ps

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2009

89.4% MOT pass rate from 142 tests

Year to avoid
2011

75.6% MOT pass rate from 90 tests

The best year to buy a used Honda Ps is 2009, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.4% across 142 tests. The 2011 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Honda Ps Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Honda Ps THIS CAR 82.4% 939 15,208 mi 20 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
Mz Saxon 86.7% 694 36,977 mi 33 yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Ps outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Ps?

The Honda Ps has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.4% across 939 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 Ps are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (19 recorded failures), brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (11), and stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (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 Ps owner drives around 2,121 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 Ps models stay on UK roads for around 20 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.

Honda Ps — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Ps reliable?
Based on 939 MOT tests, the Honda Ps has a 82.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Ps?
The most common MOT failures are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, and stop lamp remains on when the brake is released. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Honda Ps do per year?
The typical Honda Ps does around 2,121 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Ps last?
Most Honda Ps models stay on UK roads for around 20 years based on our analysis of 113 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Ps?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Honda Ps?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Honda Ps is 2009 with a 89.4% pass rate across 142 tests.