Honda Civic vs Honda Ne50mf: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
Honda Ne50mf
83%
MOT pass rate · 7,790 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Ne50mf is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Civic | Honda Ne50mf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 110,738 mi | 7,501 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 701,208 | 7,790 |
Most common faults
Honda Civic
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Honda Ne50mf
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Honda Ne50mf is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.