Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Honda Fes 125 A C?

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 2013 Honda Fes 125 A C?

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 2013 Honda Fes 125 A C?

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 2013 Honda Fes 125 A C vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

32% 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 2013 Honda Fes 125 A C reliable?

Based on MOT data from 165 vehicles, the 2013 Honda Fes 125 A C has a first-time MOT pass rate of 84.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Honda Fes 125 A C?

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 Fes 125 A C (2013)

165 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.1% first-time pass rate

2013 Honda Fes 125 A C

CarHunch analysed 165 real MOT records for the 2013 Honda Fes 125 A C. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 Honda FES 125 A-C matches the UK average pass rate at 79%, but the real concern is that nearly one in three owners have encountered a dangerous defect at some point—well above what you'd want to see in a used purchase. This petrol scooter is essentially reliable in its class, but that 31.5% dangerous defect rate suggests you need to inspect any example carefully before buying.

At 23,257 miles average, these scooters are moderately used for their age, and the 1.19 failures per vehicle combined with 4 advisories per vehicle tells you maintenance catches up with them—nothing catastrophic, but regular attention needed. Before handing over money, get a pre-purchase inspection from a Honda specialist and specifically ask about brake and suspension history, as these are the areas generating most of the serious defects on this model.

We have limited data for the 2013 Honda Fes 125 A C — 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

84.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

31.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.19

Over 6.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 13k–29k

For context

These stats describe 165 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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Based on MOT data from 165 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 31.5% 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	160	83.9%	1.2

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Honda Fes 125 A C 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.

19,538

typical

13,186

low mileage

28,509

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Honda Fes 125 A C vehicles fall between 13,186 and 28,509 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,186 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.

✓ 13,186–28,509 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Honda Fes 125 A Cs sit.

⚠ Over 38,487 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Honda Fes 125 A C — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 28% of 2013 Honda Fes 125 A Cs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 41 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (28% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* 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

6.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.19

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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