Honda Nsc (2017)
2017 Honda Nsc
CarHunch analysed 2,266 real MOT records for the 2017 Honda Nsc. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Honda NSC is more reliable than average, with an 87.6% first-time pass rate against the UK benchmark of 80%, though one in five vehicles have logged a dangerous defect at some point—a higher-than-ideal proportion that warrants a pre-purchase inspection. Owners are averaging just over 21,000 miles, which is reasonable for a six-year-old model, and the 0.78 failures per vehicle suggests most examples are well-maintained when they do fail. The 2.4 advisories per vehicle indicate minor wear items crop up fairly regularly, so budget for consumables and have a trusted mechanic check the service history before committing.
What to check before buying a 2017 Honda Nsc
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.
- ⚠️ 22.8% 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 2017 Honda Nsc 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 2017 Honda Nsc vehicles fall between 8,350 and 30,111 miles.
2017 Honda Nsc — Still on the Road
1,092 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Honda Nsc
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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24.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.2%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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22.9%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.3%
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14.1%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
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10.7%
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick
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9.7%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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9.1%
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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