Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Honda Msx?

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 Msx?

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 Msx?

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.

Is the 2013 Honda Msx reliable?

Based on MOT data from 142 vehicles, the 2013 Honda Msx has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2013 Honda Msx?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2013 Honda Msx are: Exhaust noisy (73.2% of vehicles), Drive chain slightly loose (43.3% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (20.6% 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 2013 Honda Msx?

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 Msx (2013)

142 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89% first-time pass rate

2013 Honda Msx

CarHunch analysed 142 real MOT records for the 2013 Honda Msx. 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 MSX passes its MOT first time at 89%, nine percentage points above the UK average of 80%, making it a genuinely reliable choice for this age. Dangerous defects have affected 13.4% of examples—below the worry threshold—so structural and safety issues aren't a widespread concern.

These bikes are ridden conservatively, with a median of just 3,871 miles sitting well below typical usage for a 11-year-old machine, which partly explains the strong pass rate. Expect roughly 0.7 failures and 3 advisory items per test, suggesting light wear and minor maintenance rather than serious mechanical problems—so if you're buying one, prioritise a full service history and a pre-purchase inspection of consumables like tyres and brakes.

We have limited data for the 2013 Honda Msx — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

89%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

13.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.72

Over 5.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–9k

For context

These stats describe 142 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 142 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 73.2%

Exhaust noisy · Rear Exhaust noisy

Lighting 43.3%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector missing · Headlamp aim too low

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

Tyre wear 20.6%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front 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.

Other issues 17.4%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose · Chain guard missing · …

Brake wear 10.1%

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

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

Suspension & steering 8.8%

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

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 2013.

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Before you buy a 2013 Honda Msx

Based on MOT data from 142 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13.4% 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

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Honda Msx 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.

3,871

typical

1,974

low mileage

8,752

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Honda Msx vehicles fall between 1,974 and 8,752 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 1,974 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.

✓ 1,974–8,752 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Honda Msxs sit.

⚠ Over 11,815 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 Msx — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 61% of 2013 Honda Msxs are still active.

56 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 61% of the peak remain.

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

5.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.72

Avg failures per vehicle

2.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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