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Honda Ses125 (2004)

1,164 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.2% first-time pass rate

2004 Honda Ses125

CarHunch analysed 1,164 real MOT records for the 2004 Honda Ses125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability In line with UK average
81.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
16,469
typical mileage
10,482–24,361 middle half
18.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.82
avg MOT failures per car
over 9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2004 Honda Ses125

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 (100%) 1,163 81.2% 1.82
Diesel (0%) 1 75% 3

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Honda Ses125 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.

10,482
low mileage
16,469
typical
24,361
high mileage

Half of all 2004 Honda Ses125 vehicles fall between 10,482 and 24,361 miles.

2004 Honda Ses125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 75 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (14% of peak).

527 75 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.82
Avg failures per vehicle
4.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2004 Honda Ses125

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 38.6%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 35.3%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 26.3%
    Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn
  • 25.2%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 21.9%
    Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
  • 20.8%
    Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
  • 16.4%
    Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake
  • 15.1%
    Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Honda Ses125:

2002 2003 2005 2006 2007