Honda Unknown vs Honda Xelvis: 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 Xelvis
81%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Unknown (85%) and Honda Xelvis (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Unknown | Honda Xelvis |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% ✓ | 81% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% ✓ | 19% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 25,474 mi | 37,628 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,041,859 | 3 |
Most common faults
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))
Honda Xelvis
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Unknown (85%) and Honda Xelvis (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Unknown report Full Honda Xelvis 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.