Honda Unknown Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Unknown reliable? We analysed 19,752 real MOT tests across 9,916 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Unknown is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Unknown.
Honda Unknown Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Unknown. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Unknown MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Unknown to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Unknown Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Unknown fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Unknown Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Unknown owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Unknown MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Unknown year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 77 | 90.9% | 561 | 1,511 | 4,944 |
| 2021 | 235 | 88.5% | 1,441 | 3,176 | 17,014 |
| 2020 | 335 | 87.8% | 2,103 | 13,014 | 38,302 |
| 2019 | 443 | 85.3% | 5,058 | 15,329 | 68,070 |
| 2018 | 486 | 85.2% | 3,022 | 14,645 | 106,501 |
| 2017 | 673 | 86.0% | 5,397 | 31,795 | 112,208 |
| 2016 | 580 | 86.2% | 5,969 | 25,835 | 87,512 |
| 2015 | 560 | 85.0% | 6,458 | 15,514 | 57,553 |
| 2014 | 419 | 84.2% | 923 | 7,430 | 59,150 |
| 2013 | 341 | 85.3% | 1,077 | 10,502 | 53,967 |
| 2012 | 208 | 85.1% | 18,416 | 71,271 | 110,393 |
| 2011 | 166 | 86.7% | 32,286 | 91,355 | 114,037 |
| 2010 | 176 | 85.8% | 60,136 | 88,025 | 121,225 |
| 2009 | 178 | 86.5% | 21,089 | 71,040 | 97,021 |
| 2008 | 289 | 83.7% | 38,822 | 100,219 | 136,218 |
| 2007 | 148 | 82.4% | 51,637 | 102,450 | 146,125 |
| 2006 | 174 | 86.2% | 18,811 | 59,415 | 127,332 |
| 2005 | 209 | 82.8% | 13,996 | 93,927 | 139,324 |
| 2004 | 281 | 79.4% | 9,406 | 33,542 | 100,458 |
| 2003 | 150 | 84.7% | 12,735 | 24,514 | 57,330 |
How Long Does a Honda Unknown Last?
Based on 9,916 Honda Unknown vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Unknown Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Unknown 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 Unknown
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.6% MOT pass rate from 68 tests
79.4% MOT pass rate from 281 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Unknown is 1964, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.6% across 68 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Unknown Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Unknown THIS CAR | 84.8% | 19,752 | 18,323 mi | 62 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 |
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 89% | 15,641 | 39,044 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Unknown outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda UnknownShould you buy a used Honda Unknown?
The Honda Unknown has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.8% across 19,752 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies with 50 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Honda Unknown owner drives around 395 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 Unknown models stay on UK roads for around 62 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.