MOT reliability

Honda Pes

Q: Is the Honda Pes reliable?

Across 365 Honda Pes vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Honda Pes in our data has covered around 25,555 miles.

365 vehicles · 2,377 completed MOT tests analysed

82%

MOT pass rate

Based on 365 Honda Pes vehicles and 2,377 completed MOT tests, the Honda Pes has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,555 miles.

365

Vehicles

2,377

MOT tests

2,860

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Pes problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Pes MOT tests:

Other53%
Brakes23%
Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
Lamps & electrical9%
Steering7%
Body & structure1%
Identification & plates1%
Seatbelts & equipment0%

Honda Pes pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	4	75%
2	9	78%
3	269	83%
4	274	83%
5	269	83%
6	229	83%
7	239	78%
8	213	79%
9	198	82%
10	151	81%
11	152	82%
12	112	82%
13	77	88%
14	60	80%
15	40	82%
16	35	71%
17	26	81%
18	14	86%
19	5	80%
20	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (365)

Most common Honda Pes MOT faults

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (65 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (54 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (49 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (46 times)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (43 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (41 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (38 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (33 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (31 times)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (30 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (30 times)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (24 times)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (23 times)
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (23 times)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (19 times)

Honda Pes pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2020	3	6	60%	11,223
2014	72	443	83%	28,133
2013	55	289	82%	24,894
2012	34	172	83%	23,541
2011	33	201	79%	26,519
2010	29	164	83%	20,286
2009	42	272	82%	25,545
2008	57	438	81%	24,846
2007	19	141	86%	28,901
2006	21	254	81%	27,258

Honda Pes reliability FAQ

Across 365 Honda Pes vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Pes MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Honda Pes in our data has covered around 25,555 miles.

Compare the Honda Pes

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