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Honda Unknown vs Honda Valadero: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Honda Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 1,041,859 vehicles
Honda Valadero
77%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Unknown (85%) and Honda Valadero (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Honda Unknown Honda Valadero
MOT pass rate 85% ✓ 77%
MOT failure rate 15% ✓ 23%
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 3% 3%
Average mileage 25,474 mi 61,723 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,041,859 3

Most common faults

Honda Unknown

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Chain guard missing
  4. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  6. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Honda Valadero

  1. Headlamp masks/converters fitted
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  5. Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Honda Unknown (85%) and Honda Valadero (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Honda Unknown report Full Honda Valadero report Most reliable cars

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.