MOT reliability
Honda Fes
278 vehicles · 1,859 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 278 Honda Fes vehicles and 1,859 completed MOT tests, the Honda Fes has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,589 miles.
278
Vehicles
1,859
MOT tests
4,162
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
12%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Fes problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Fes MOT tests:
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Brakes33%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
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Other26%
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Lamps & electrical16%
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Steering7%
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Identification & plates1%
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Body & structure1%
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Seatbelts & equipment0%
Honda Fes pass rate by age
How the Honda Fes's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 100% |
| 3 | 241 | 85% |
| 4 | 248 | 85% |
| 5 | 243 | 84% |
| 6 | 217 | 79% |
| 7 | 217 | 78% |
| 8 | 190 | 83% |
| 9 | 159 | 79% |
| 10 | 134 | 79% |
| 11 | 103 | 81% |
| 12 | 53 | 79% |
| 13 | 19 | 74% |
| 14 | 12 | 92% |
| 15 | 6 | 83% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (278)
Most common Honda Fes MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Fes MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (84 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (63 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (61 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (55 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (43 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (41 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (40 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (37 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (35 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (32 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (31 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (25 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (22 times)
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (21 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (20 times)
Honda Fes pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 11 | 91% | 15,393 |
| 2015 | 34 | 209 | 88% | 25,807 |
| 2014 | 166 | 1,164 | 81% | 32,670 |
| 2013 | 38 | 243 | 81% | 33,274 |
| 2012 | 9 | 40 | 85% | 25,996 |
| 2011 | 4 | 25 | 92% | 14,870 |
| 2010 | 5 | 40 | 72% | 32,584 |
| 2009 | 6 | 25 | 88% | 21,827 |
| 2008 | 10 | 86 | 74% | 25,732 |
| 2007 | 3 | 16 | 81% | 11,248 |
Honda Fes reliability FAQ
Across 278 Honda Fes vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Fes MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Honda Fes in our data has covered around
30,589 miles.
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