MOT reliability

Honda Swing

Q: Is the Honda Swing reliable?

Across 25 Honda Swing vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 1.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Honda Swing in our data has covered around 38,214 miles.

25 vehicles · 228 completed MOT tests analysed

80%

MOT pass rate

Based on 25 Honda Swing vehicles and 228 completed MOT tests, the Honda Swing has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,214 miles.

Vehicles

228

MOT tests

4,216

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Swing problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Swing MOT tests:

Other67%
Brakes16%
Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
Lamps & electrical8%
Steering7%
Emissions & nuisance1%
Identification & plates1%
Body & structure0%

Honda Swing pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	25	88%
4	30	83%
5	24	83%
6	26	69%
7	23	83%
8	24	79%
9	16	75%
10	12	75%
11	9	89%
12	8	88%
13	6	83%
14	6	83%
15	8	62%
16	9	67%
17	2	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (25)

Most common Honda Swing MOT faults

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (3 times)
Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (3 times)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (3 times)

Honda Swing pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2011	2	18	72%	39,706
2010	5	23	96%	29,559
2009	5	44	82%	69,915
2008	9	96	80%	25,740
2007	4	47	72%	36,727

Honda Swing reliability FAQ

Across 25 Honda Swing vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Swing MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Honda Swing in our data has covered around 38,214 miles.

Compare the Honda Swing

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