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F18 EAT

2005 Honda Beat

Red Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,708 mi
Last recorded150,708 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Beat125,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 EAT
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 150,708 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 150,691 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 148,912 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 146,746 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2020 145,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside components corroded but not excessive

Pass 5 Sep 2019 144,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle & suspension/ steering components

Pass 4 Oct 2018 144,229 miles

Corrosion to underside components but not excessive

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 144,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 142,886 miles

EML LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 142,830 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe kinked out of master cylinder pipe bent (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

EML LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 141,483 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 138,761 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 23 Jun 2014 134,791 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 24 Jun 2013 130,482 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 125,584 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear inner c.v boots split

Fail 25 Jun 2012 125,578 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear inner c.v boots split

Pass 24 Jun 2011 121,581 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 118,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 118,466 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 124,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 124,529 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Beat?

Based on 1,958 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
896
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
fog lamp not working 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
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F18 EAT is a 2005 Honda Beat in Red with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Honda Beat models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 125,054 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Beat fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F18 EAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Beat typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Beat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F18 EAT registered?

F18 EAT is a 2005 Honda Beat, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is F18 EAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 EAT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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