CarVerify

Free Car Check

VX51 FWH

2001 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

29,492 mi
Last recorded29,492 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Honda City Express12,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationVX51 FWH
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2001
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

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 29,492 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 29,392 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 29,392 miles

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 29,243 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 29,243 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 29,088 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 27,630 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 28,161 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component loose Front mudguard insecure (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,616 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 25,611 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front fender loose

Pass 21 Nov 2013 22,600 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 22,597 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 21,098 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 21,098 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 20,217 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 20,217 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 18,947 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 17,134 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 15,456 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 13,565 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,426 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 8,949 miles

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

VX51 FWH is a 2001 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 12,450 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX51 FWH, 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 25 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 VX51 FWH?

You can check the full history of VX51 FWH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VX51 FWH registered?

VX51 FWH is a 2001 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is VX51 FWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX51 FWH shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX51 FWH 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 VX51 FWH. 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.