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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Honda Acty. Check any Acty by registration number below.

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82.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-6.3%

vs Honda Avg

5

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Honda Acty — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda Acty has an average MOT pass rate of 82.0%, which is 6.3 percentage points below the Honda brand average of 88.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Acty is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Honda Acty, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Honda Acty performs at MOT across different model years.

1997

Based on 49 vehicles

83.7%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

6.7%

1988

Based on 56 vehicles

92.9%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.1%

1987

Based on 47 vehicles

76.6%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

25.0%

1986

Based on 40 vehicles

77.5%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

13.8%

0

Based on 209 vehicles

79.4%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Mileage at 5yr

56k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

6.1%

Rear Nearside

2.0%

Front Offside

2.0%

Other Honda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Honda models.

Honda Cb 1300 Sa-8

97.3% pass rate

Honda Gl 1800 A-2

88.5% pass rate

Honda Honda

79.2% pass rate

Honda Shuttle

94.9% pass rate

Honda E

96.2% pass rate

Honda @ 125

94.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Honda Acty

Honda Acty — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Honda Acty MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda Acty?
The average MOT pass rate for the Honda Acty is 82.0% compared to the Honda average of 88.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda Acty?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Honda Acty reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 82.0%, the Honda Acty is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Honda Acty?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Honda Acty?
Typical mileage for the Honda Acty: 56,406 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Acty to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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