MOT reliability
Honda Sonic nova
8 vehicles · 45 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Honda Sonic nova vehicles and 45 completed MOT tests, the Honda Sonic nova has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 14,096 miles.
8
Vehicles
45
MOT tests
1,554
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Sonic nova problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Sonic nova MOT tests:
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Other47%
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Steering29%
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Brakes24%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
Honda Sonic nova pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Honda Sonic nova MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Sonic nova MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied ball missing from lever end (1.1.2 (d)) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (1 times)
- Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1) (1 times)
- Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
Honda Sonic nova pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 5,061 |
| 2006 | 1 | 18 | 94% | 9,556 |
| 2005 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 5,936 |
| 2003 | 2 | 20 | 90% | 24,965 |
Honda Sonic nova reliability FAQ
Across 8 Honda Sonic nova vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Sonic nova MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)); Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied ball missing from lever end (1.1.2 (d)); Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a).
The typical Honda Sonic nova in our data has covered around
14,096 miles.
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