MOT reliability
Honda Vtec
7 vehicles · 81 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Honda Vtec vehicles and 81 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vtec has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 114,068 miles.
7
Vehicles
81
MOT tests
5,419
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Vtec problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Vtec MOT tests:
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Other122%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Steering3%
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Brakes2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Honda Vtec pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 6 | 67% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 6 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 8 | 62% |
| 13 | 8 | 75% |
| 14 | 7 | 71% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Honda Vtec MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vtec MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) (3 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- exhaust corroding (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Honda Vtec pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 132,282 |
| 2006 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 41,281 |
| 2003 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 53,356 |
| 2002 | 1 | 15 | 80% | 104,380 |
| 2000 | 1 | 16 | 56% | 224,760 |
| 1997 | 2 | 31 | 77% | 128,354 |
Honda Vtec reliability FAQ
Across 7 Honda Vtec vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Vtec MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a).
The typical Honda Vtec in our data has covered around
114,068 miles.
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