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MOT reliability

Honda Fes125

2,437 vehicles · 22,637 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2,437 Honda Fes125 vehicles and 22,637 completed MOT tests, the Honda Fes125 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,905 miles.

2,437
Vehicles
22,637
MOT tests
2,344
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Fes125 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Fes125 MOT tests:

  • Other71%
  • Steering13%
  • Brakes12%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Identification & plates0%
  • Seatbelts & equipment0%

Honda Fes125 pass rate by age

How the Honda Fes125's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
24992%
31,92883%
41,93984%
51,93982%
61,99081%
72,04080%
81,94280%
91,74479%
101,54381%
111,40478%
121,24478%
131,05478%
1492276%
1572878%
1656081%
1747979%
1838278%
1928076%
2017482%

Fuel types: Petrol (2,436), Diesel (1)

Most common Honda Fes125 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Fes125 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1,011 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (796 times)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (790 times)
  4. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (603 times)
  5. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (479 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (443 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (405 times)
  8. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (394 times)
  9. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (336 times)
  10. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (323 times)
  11. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (301 times)
  12. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (286 times)
  13. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (277 times)
  14. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (275 times)
  15. Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (271 times)

Honda Fes125 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2017 1 6 100% 5,096
2016 1 4 100% 11,641
2014 2 14 79% 39,778
2013 2 16 81% 70,310
2012 34 287 85% 28,027
2011 71 667 81% 32,420
2010 82 762 81% 39,054
2009 103 982 82% 27,719
2008 164 1,759 80% 30,790
2007 246 2,391 81% 31,779
2006 361 3,559 79% 27,879
2005 360 3,365 81% 26,448
2004 339 3,497 81% 24,818
2003 171 1,654 81% 24,609
2002 6 46 74% 21,444
2001 44 343 78% 19,593
2000 154 1,157 78% 23,409
1999 187 1,343 77% 20,919
1998 109 785 79% 22,263

Honda Fes125 reliability FAQ

Across 2,437 Honda Fes125 vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Fes125 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Honda Fes125 in our data has covered around 26,905 miles.

Compare the Honda Fes125

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