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K181 JVO

1993 Honda Concerto

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

187,212 mi
Last recorded187,212 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Honda Concerto86,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK181 JVO
MakeHonda
ModelConcerto
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 187,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 185,080 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in thick underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corroded area outwith prescibed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in thick underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 182,196 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all brake pipes covered with underseal) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 179,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal type coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 176,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 176,926 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 174,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 170,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes/ hoses covered in waxoyl type material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 170,027 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 165,629 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 165,639 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 160,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 157,460 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 157,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 153,021 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 153,015 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

vehicle heavily undersealed-ltd inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2014 149,584 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed and greased-inspection limited

Pass 17 Jun 2013 146,288 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 146,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle heavily undersealed inspection resrticted

Pass 15 Jun 2012 141,509 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed inspection limited

condition of front number plate

Fail 12 Jun 2012 141,485 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

condition of front number plate

vehicle heavily undersealed inspection limited

Pass 15 Jun 2011 136,610 miles

all underside of vehicle and brake pipes undersealed-limited inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2010 132,844 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 132,751 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

vehicle heavily undersealed inspection very limited

Pass 10 Jun 2009 128,360 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 123,257 miles

driver door is damaged

head light aim just in limit

vehicle is undersealed underfloor

Pass 16 Jun 2007 118,603 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 118,591 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all four brake calipers nipples damp

Pass 5 Jun 2006 113,495 miles

underside of vehicle inspection limited due to underseal.

How Reliable is the Honda Concerto?

Based on 64,368 MOT tests across 12,041 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
3,584
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
12,041
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,691
constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,321
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,099
Stop lamp not working 3,513
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,077
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K181 JVO is a 1993 Honda Concerto in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1993 Honda Concerto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 86,732 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Concerto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K181 JVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Concerto typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Honda Concerto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K181 JVO is a 1993 Honda Concerto, first registered on 12 June 1993.

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