MOT failure rate and common problems for the Honda Nb50, and how to check your own car by registration.
Updated 05 September 2026.
Honda Nb50 MOT failure rate
What a Honda Nb50 fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.
What it fails on, and why
Tyres fail for tread below the 1.6mm legal limit across the central three-quarters, uneven or exposed-cord wear, or sidewall damage. The tester inspects all four; a single illegal tyre is a fail.
Brake failures cover worn pads and discs, an imbalance between wheels, corroded or scored discs, or a binding caliper. Braking efficiency is measured on a rolling road, so a spongy or pulling brake shows up as a low reading.
This covers a range of smaller items, from a non-working horn to a warning light left on.
Structural failures are corrosion in load-bearing areas, sharp edges, or insecure panels. These are inspection-and-welding jobs rather than a simple bolt-on part, so weigh them against the value of the car.
The parts that fix each
If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.
Other models
Questions and answers
What is the MOT failure rate of the Honda Nb50?
It fails 17.9% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 67 tests.
What do these cars fail their MOT on most?
The most common failure area is tyres, at 16.7% of this model's failures.