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C958 HKU

1985 Honda Acty

Blue Petrol 545cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,732 mi
Last recorded77,732 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda Acty58,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC958 HKU
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine545cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 77,732 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 75,958 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 74,932 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 74,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 74,092 miles

rear exhaust

Pass 20 Apr 2018 72,875 miles

rear exhaust

Fail 5 Apr 2018 72,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear starting to crack and perish

Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,256 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 72,252 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Body has slight corrosion floor in cab (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 71,509 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 71,508 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 70,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,498 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 69,867 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 69,867 miles

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 68,245 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear leaf spring bump stop broken

Pass 7 Jun 2007 68,245 miles

offside rear leaf spring bump stop broken

Pass 30 Jun 2006 66,346 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 66,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Honda Acty?

Based on 6,242 MOT tests across 957 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
970
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 451
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 323
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 306
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 274
Stop lamp not working 269
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C958 HKU is a 1985 Honda Acty in Blue with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1985 Honda Acty models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 58,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Acty fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C958 HKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Acty typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Honda Acty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C958 HKU registered?

C958 HKU is a 1985 Honda Acty, first registered on 6 October 1985.

Is C958 HKU safe to buy?

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