Honda Civic vs Honda Nt 700 va-b: 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 Nt 700 va-b
90%
MOT pass rate · 258 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Nt 700 va-b is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Civic | Honda Nt 700 va-b |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 110,738 mi | 33,686 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 701,208 | 258 |
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 Nt 700 va-b
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Honda Nt 700 va-b is the more reliable of the two — 90% 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.