MOT reliability
Honda Nss
5,789 vehicles · 28,336 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5,789 Honda Nss vehicles and 28,336 completed MOT tests, the Honda Nss has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,838 miles.
5,789
Vehicles
28,336
MOT tests
5,256
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
12%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Nss problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Nss MOT tests:
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Brakes40%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension29%
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Steering13%
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Other12%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Body & structure3%
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Identification & plates1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Honda Nss pass rate by age
How the Honda Nss's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73 | 89% |
| 2 | 270 | 89% |
| 3 | 5,539 | 90% |
| 4 | 5,224 | 88% |
| 5 | 4,768 | 89% |
| 6 | 4,091 | 88% |
| 7 | 3,052 | 88% |
| 8 | 2,174 | 87% |
| 9 | 1,539 | 85% |
| 10 | 959 | 86% |
| 11 | 458 | 87% |
| 12 | 125 | 90% |
| 13 | 25 | 92% |
| 14 | 5 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5,789)
Most common Honda Nss MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Nss MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1,239 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1,179 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1,106 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1,082 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1,072 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (527 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (491 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (481 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (462 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (379 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (349 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (345 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (320 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (292 times)
- Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (212 times)
Honda Nss pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24 | 51 | 92% | 15,383 |
| 2020 | 1,032 | 3,165 | 90% | 30,393 |
| 2019 | 1,164 | 4,356 | 91% | 28,850 |
| 2018 | 805 | 3,524 | 90% | 32,799 |
| 2017 | 677 | 3,658 | 89% | 39,606 |
| 2016 | 866 | 5,244 | 87% | 36,778 |
| 2015 | 820 | 5,560 | 87% | 34,925 |
| 2014 | 323 | 2,477 | 88% | 28,619 |
| 2013 | 72 | 535 | 90% | 31,033 |
| 2008 | 2 | 9 | 78% | 35,802 |
| 2007 | 2 | 14 | 100% | 39,182 |
| 2006 | 2 | 9 | 89% | 35,690 |
Honda Nss reliability FAQ
Across 5,789 Honda Nss vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Nss 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 Nss in our data has covered around
32,838 miles.
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