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Honda Unknown vs Honda Xl185sz: 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 Xl185sz
88%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Unknown (85%) and Honda Xl185sz (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Honda Unknown Honda Xl185sz
MOT pass rate 85% 88% ✓
MOT failure rate 15% 12% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 ✓ 1.0
Dangerous-fault share 3% 0% ✓
Average mileage 25,474 mi 13,213 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,041,859 6

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 Xl185sz

  1. Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
  2. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Faulty switch (1.3.1a)
  3. Front tyre sidewall beginning to perish
  4. Rear suspension swinging arm bearings/bushes have slight free movement but not considered excessive
  5. Rear tyre sidewall beginning to perish
  6. Front tyre beginning to perish

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Honda Unknown (85%) and Honda Xl185sz (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Honda Unknown report Full Honda Xl185sz 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.