MOT reliability
Honda Lead
191 vehicles · 1,389 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 191 Honda Lead vehicles and 1,389 completed MOT tests, the Honda Lead has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,631 miles.
191
Vehicles
1,389
MOT tests
2,403
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Lead problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Lead MOT tests:
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Other73%
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Brakes14%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Steering6%
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Body & structure2%
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Identification & plates1%
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Emissions & nuisance0%
Honda Lead pass rate by age
How the Honda Lead's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 6 | 67% |
| 3 | 137 | 88% |
| 4 | 161 | 84% |
| 5 | 156 | 79% |
| 6 | 148 | 81% |
| 7 | 102 | 84% |
| 8 | 117 | 79% |
| 9 | 103 | 79% |
| 10 | 83 | 83% |
| 11 | 76 | 76% |
| 12 | 59 | 85% |
| 13 | 61 | 79% |
| 14 | 52 | 83% |
| 15 | 31 | 90% |
| 16 | 26 | 92% |
| 17 | 17 | 88% |
| 18 | 12 | 92% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 8 | 88% |
Fuel types: Petrol (191)
Most common Honda Lead MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Lead MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (67 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (46 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (39 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (28 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (22 times)
- Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (19 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (17 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (15 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (15 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (15 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (14 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (12 times)
- Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (11 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (11 times)
Honda Lead pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 11,064 |
| 2012 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 11,265 |
| 2011 | 13 | 100 | 82% | 20,359 |
| 2010 | 20 | 155 | 88% | 29,119 |
| 2009 | 39 | 340 | 83% | 25,319 |
| 2008 | 65 | 532 | 83% | 29,852 |
| 2007 | 2 | 10 | 70% | 16,978 |
| 2006 | 6 | 41 | 83% | 12,320 |
| 2005 | 6 | 37 | 68% | 15,775 |
| 2004 | 11 | 51 | 78% | 13,265 |
| 2003 | 10 | 41 | 80% | 15,184 |
| 2001 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 8,950 |
| 2000 | 2 | 9 | 89% | 10,105 |
| 1998 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 41,182 |
| 1996 | 2 | 15 | 80% | 6,003 |
| 1994 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 7,077 |
| 1990 | 2 | 5 | 60% | 9,590 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 9,205 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 6,049 |
| 1984 | 3 | 6 | 83% | 14,637 |
Honda Lead reliability FAQ
Across 191 Honda Lead vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Lead 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)); Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Honda Lead in our data has covered around
23,631 miles.
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