Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Honda Afs?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2014 Honda Afs?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2014 Honda Afs?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2014 Honda Afs vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

24% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2014 Honda Afs reliable?

Based on MOT data from 204 vehicles, the 2014 Honda Afs has a first-time MOT pass rate of 84.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Honda Afs?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Honda Afs are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (31.4% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (29.6% of vehicles), Drive chain slightly loose (27.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Honda Afs?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Afs (2014)

204 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.4% first-time pass rate

2014 Honda Afs

CarHunch analysed 204 real MOT records for the 2014 Honda Afs. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 Honda AFS posts an 84.4% first-time pass rate, which is 4.4 points ahead of the UK average and a solid sign of baseline reliability. However, nearly a quarter of these vehicles (23.5%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine buyer concern—you'll want a pre-purchase inspection to check suspension, brakes, and steering geometry carefully.

At just under 19,000 miles median, these cars are relatively low-mileage examples for their age, suggesting they've been well-used but not thrashed. The average of 0.89 failures and 2.6 advisories per test points to minor wear items rather than systemic problems, so budget for routine consumables but expect this to be a fairly straightforward ownership experience—just prioritize that safety-critical inspection before you commit.

We have limited data for the 2014 Honda Afs — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

84.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

23.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.89

Over 5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 10k–30k

For context

These stats describe 204 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 204 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 31.4%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 27.7%

Drive chain slightly loose · Headlamp aim too high · Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 22.6%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose

Brake wear 22.2%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick · Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 10.7%

Steering headbearing has slight free play · Rear Wheel bearing has slight play · Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Based on MOT data from 204 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 23.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 601 Honda Afs vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 55.2%

332

Red 43.9%

264

Silver 0.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Honda Afs vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

18,906

typical

9,683

low mileage

29,789

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Honda Afs vehicles fall between 9,683 and 29,789 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,683 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 9,683–29,789 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Honda Afss sit.

⚠ Over 40,215 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Honda Afs — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 34% of 2014 Honda Afss are still active.

Numbers are declining — 50 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (34% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.89

Avg failures per vehicle

2.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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