Honda Fes (2014)
2014 Honda Fes
CarHunch analysed 166 real MOT records for the 2014 Honda Fes. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Honda FES passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 83.1%, which is a solid result—but the 34.9% of vehicles that have recorded a dangerous defect is genuinely concerning and well above typical thresholds, suggesting buyers should budget for potential safety-critical repairs. With a median mileage of just 16,880 miles for a ten-year-old vehicle, these are lightly-used machines, yet they're still averaging 1.28 failures and 3.4 advisories per test, indicating component wear or build quality issues aren't simply a function of high mileage.
The low mileage context actually makes the failure rate more worrying—these cars aren't racking up road miles, so repeated faults point to specific design weaknesses rather than normal ageing. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection and specifically ask the seller about any history of suspension, brake, or electrical work, since that's where the defects are likely clustering.
What to check before buying a 2014 Honda Fes
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 34.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Honda Fes vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Honda Fes vehicles fall between 10,500 and 29,507 miles.
2014 Honda Fes — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 53 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (38% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Honda Fes
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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29.6%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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27.3%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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25.8%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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23.8%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick
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15.2%
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick
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14.1%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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13.8%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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