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MOT reliability

Honda Ct70

71 vehicles · 168 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 71 Honda Ct70 vehicles and 168 completed MOT tests, the Honda Ct70 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 3,966 miles.

71
Vehicles
168
MOT tests
250
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Ct70 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Ct70 MOT tests:

  • Other92%
  • Steering11%
  • Brakes4%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
  • Lamps & electrical2%

Honda Ct70 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11385%
2888%
35100%
46100%
53100%
63100%
7475%
81100%
92100%
103100%
111100%
12475%
13580%
142100%
15367%
171100%

Fuel types: Petrol (71)

Most common Honda Ct70 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Ct70 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  3. Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (3 times)
  4. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
  5. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
  6. No lights fitted at time of test (3 times)
  7. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
  8. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (2 times)
  9. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  10. rear drive chain slack (2 times)
  11. rear tyre low on tread (2 times)
  12. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (2 times)
  13. No indicators fitted at time of test (2 times)
  14. Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (2 times)
  15. Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) (2 times)

Honda Ct70 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 1 2 100%
2019 3 4 100% 2,780
2018 6 8 88% 2,029
2017 8 12 67% 2,619
2015 4 18 78% 1,879
2014 1 1 100% 983
2012 2 5 100% 7,512
2011 4 13 85% 3,203
2009 1 7 100% 7,871
2008 1 1 100%
2007 2 3 67% 670
2006 1 7 100% 9,814
2005 1 1 100% 3,578
2003 2 12 92% 3,821
1999 1 1 100% 4,469
1998 1 3 67% 5,476
1994 1 5 100% 5,488
1993 3 7 86% 1,530
1992 3 14 93% 1,114
1981 1 3 100% 1,717
1980 1 1 100% 1,410
1976 1 2 100% 7,328
1974 2 5 60% 2,907
1973 3 4 75% 1,902
1971 6 10 80% 2,493
1970 7 14 93% 13,185
1969 4 5 80% 2,532

Honda Ct70 reliability FAQ

Across 71 Honda Ct70 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Ct70 MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d).

The typical Honda Ct70 in our data has covered around 3,966 miles.

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