MOT reliability
Honda 70
28 vehicles · 152 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 28 Honda 70 vehicles and 152 completed MOT tests, the Honda 70 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 10,325 miles.
28
Vehicles
152
MOT tests
215
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda 70 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda 70 MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Seatbelts & equipment19%
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Steering16%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Brakes2%
Honda 70 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (27), Other (1)
Most common Honda 70 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda 70 MOT tests:
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (4 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4) (3 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (3 times)
- O/s mirror cracked (2 times)
- Tyres perished however no cords exposed (2 times)
- Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Central Front Lower Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Central Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Honda 70 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 7,932 |
| 1988 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 1,085 |
| 1982 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 10,149 |
| 1981 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 30,611 |
| 1980 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 9,880 |
| 1979 | 2 | 13 | 85% | 30,876 |
| 1978 | 1 | 3 | 33% | 19,376 |
| 1977 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 6,415 |
| 1976 | 2 | 20 | 85% | 4,468 |
| 1975 | 5 | 27 | 85% | 6,772 |
| 1973 | 4 | 17 | 82% | 9,106 |
| 1972 | 4 | 28 | 82% | 7,392 |
| 1971 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 648 |
Honda 70 reliability FAQ
Across 28 Honda 70 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda 70 MOT issues are:
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a).
The typical Honda 70 in our data has covered around
10,325 miles.
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