MOT reliability

Honda Nsc

Q: Is the Honda Nsc reliable?

Across 10,161 Honda Nsc vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Honda Nsc in our data has covered around 30,135 miles.

10,161 vehicles · 54,733 completed MOT tests analysed

82%

MOT pass rate

Based on 10,161 Honda Nsc vehicles and 54,733 completed MOT tests, the Honda Nsc has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,135 miles.

10,161

Vehicles

54,733

MOT tests

4,619

Avg miles / year

0.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Nsc problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Nsc MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
Brakes31%
Lamps & electrical19%
Other15%
Steering10%
Identification & plates3%
Body & structure2%
Seatbelts & equipment1%

Honda Nsc pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	80	89%
2	393	85%
3	9,448	86%
4	8,995	84%
5	8,552	82%
6	7,827	80%
7	6,806	81%
8	5,208	81%
9	3,509	80%
10	2,036	80%
11	1,175	82%
12	499	82%
13	159	79%
14	32	75%
15	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (10,161)

Most common Honda Nsc MOT faults

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2,243 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2,104 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2,046 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1,083 times)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (938 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (875 times)
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (756 times)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (748 times)
COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (689 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (681 times)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (681 times)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (677 times)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (660 times)
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (630 times)
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (627 times)

Honda Nsc pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2020	18	67	80%	24,742
2019	717	2,696	83%	32,716
2018	1,509	6,531	82%	35,465
2017	2,271	12,115	85%	30,015
2016	1,635	9,194	80%	33,481
2015	1,602	9,562	81%	30,542
2014	1,682	10,709	83%	25,934
2013	567	3,309	83%	21,100
2012	137	727	82%	15,146
2011	23	143	80%	23,489

Honda Nsc reliability FAQ

Across 10,161 Honda Nsc 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 Nsc MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)).

The typical Honda Nsc in our data has covered around 30,135 miles.

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