CarVerify

Free Car Check

K349 HVO

1993 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,637 mi
Last recorded19,637 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Honda City Express14,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK349 HVO
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 19,637 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 19,393 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 18,799 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 18,414 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 18,152 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 18,077 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 17,872 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2015 17,860 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Honda City Express?

Based on 17,480 MOT tests across 2,913 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
450
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,913
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 341
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 209
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 177
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 169
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 144
Full Honda City Express reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K349 HVO is a 1993 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 14,261 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda City Express fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K349 HVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda City Express typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 33 years old, this Honda City Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K349 HVO?

You can check the full history of K349 HVO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K349 HVO registered?

K349 HVO is a 1993 Honda City Express, first registered on 5 March 1993.

Is K349 HVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K349 HVO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K349 HVO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K349 HVO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.