Honda Scv 100 F 5 (2005)
2005 Honda Scv 100 F 5
CarHunch analysed 539 real MOT records for the 2005 Honda Scv 100 F 5. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2005 Honda SCV 100 F-5 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 14.2%, a stark collapse compared to the UK average of 80%, which makes it a genuinely problematic choice for any buyer seeking reliability. The low dangerous defect rate of 2.6% is one of the few positives, but it doesn't offset the fundamental issue: nearly nine in ten of these scooters fail their MOT on the first attempt.
The median mileage of 7,346 miles is reasonable for a 19-year-old vehicle, yet the average of 0.26 failures and 0.5 advisories per test suggests these machines suffer from persistent, cumulative wear issues rather than catastrophic faults. If you're considering one, budget for a full pre-purchase inspection and factor in repeated MOT failures—this isn't a reliable runabout, and you'll spend more time chasing fixes than riding.
What to check before buying a 2005 Honda Scv 100 F 5
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.
- 📄 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 533 | 13.5% | 0.26 |
| Other (1%) | 5 | 93.3% | 0.2 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Honda Scv 100 F 5 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 2005 Honda Scv 100 F 5 vehicles fall between 4,468 and 11,363 miles.
2005 Honda Scv 100 F 5 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (37% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
MOT History Averages
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