MOT reliability
Honda Spike
34 vehicles · 122 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 34 Honda Spike vehicles and 122 completed MOT tests, the Honda Spike has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 93,018 miles.
34
Vehicles
122
MOT tests
5,237
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Spike problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Spike MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension52%
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Lamps & electrical14%
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Brakes14%
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Other9%
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Visibility5%
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Steering3%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Honda Spike pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 100% |
| 2 | 6 | 50% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 4 | 50% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 14 | 86% |
| 12 | 14 | 86% |
| 13 | 11 | 82% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 8 | 75% |
| 16 | 7 | 86% |
| 17 | 7 | 86% |
| 18 | 11 | 64% |
| 19 | 6 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (19), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (15)
Most common Honda Spike MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Spike MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (11 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (11 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
Honda Spike pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 56,299 |
| 2018 | 1 | 12 | 58% | 123,153 |
| 2016 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 193,786 |
| 2015 | 3 | 4 | 100% | 59,442 |
| 2014 | 4 | 6 | 100% | 53,892 |
| 2013 | 4 | 8 | 100% | 92,352 |
| 2012 | 8 | 23 | 74% | 91,175 |
| 2011 | 3 | 9 | 88% | 119,494 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 128,537 |
| 2008 | 3 | 15 | 73% | 83,709 |
| 2007 | 4 | 19 | 63% | 120,709 |
| 2005 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 102,179 |
Honda Spike reliability FAQ
Across 34 Honda Spike vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Spike MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Honda Spike in our data has covered around
93,018 miles.
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