MOT reliability

Honda K3

Q: Is the Honda K3 reliable?

Across 5 Honda K3 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda K3?

The typical Honda K3 in our data has covered around 30,079 miles.

5 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed

88%

MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Honda K3 vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Honda K3 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,079 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

365

Avg miles / year

0.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda K3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda K3 MOT tests:

Other140%
Brakes40%
Tyres, wheels & suspension20%

Honda K3 pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
5	1	100%
6	1	100%
7	1	100%
11	1	100%
12	1	100%
13	1	100%
14	1	100%
16	1	100%
17	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Honda K3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda K3 MOT tests:

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (1 times)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
FRont fork stansions pitted (1 times)
Battery not holding charge and causing intermittant fault with flasher and brak lights but working when tested (1 times)
Centre Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (1 times)
Centre Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (1 times)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)

Honda K3 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2000	1	9	100%	29,414
1979	2	7	71%	35,976
1976	2	10	90%	24,515

Honda K3 reliability FAQ

Across 5 Honda K3 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda K3 MOT issues are: Headlamp aim too low (1.6); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c).

The typical Honda K3 in our data has covered around 30,079 miles.

Compare the Honda K3

See how the Honda K3 stacks up against other Honda models on MOT reliability:

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