Honda Stream vs Honda Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Stream
72%
MOT pass rate · 4,811 vehicles
Honda Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 1,041,859 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Unknown is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Stream | Honda Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 130,101 mi | 25,474 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4,811 | 1,041,859 |
Most common faults
Honda Stream
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Honda Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Chain guard missing
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Honda Unknown is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 72%. 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.