Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Honda Ww?

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 2018 Honda Ww?

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 2018 Honda Ww?

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.

How many 2018 Honda Ww vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

27% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2018 Honda Ww reliable?

Based on MOT data from 2,150 vehicles, the 2018 Honda Ww has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Honda Ww?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Honda Ww are: Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (31.3% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (28.2% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (28.1% 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 2018 Honda Ww?

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 Ww (2018)

2,150 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.6% first-time pass rate

2018 Honda Ww

CarHunch analysed 2,150 real MOT records for the 2018 Honda Ww. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Honda WW falls short of the UK average with a 75.5% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, and that 27.3% dangerous defect rate is a genuine concern—roughly one in four cars in this cohort has recorded at least one serious safety issue. This suggests the model has genuine reliability gaps worth investigating before purchase.

At just over 21,000 miles median age, these cars are relatively lightly used, yet they're still averaging 0.58 failures per test, indicating the issues aren't simply about hard miles. Before committing to one, run an independent pre-purchase inspection and specifically ask the seller about any MOT failure history—knowing whether the car has already had structural or brake work done will tell you if its problems are behind it.

The 2018 Honda Ww has a decent first-time pass rate (87.6%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

87.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

27.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.58

Over 4 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 10k–41k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 87.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.2 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 2,150 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 2,150 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 31.3%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

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

Tyre wear 28.2%

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.

Suspension & steering 23.4%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy · Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 15.2%

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Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Before you buy a 2018 Honda Ww

Based on MOT data from 2,150 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 27.3% 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 14,943 Honda Ww vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 26.9%

4,017

Red 24.6%

3,682

Grey 23.4%

3,501

White 21.5%

3,216

Brown 1.3%

197

Silver 1.2%

186

Blue 1%

144

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Honda Ww 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.

21,040

typical

9,894

low mileage

40,710

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Honda Ww vehicles fall between 9,894 and 40,710 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,894 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.

✓ 9,894–40,710 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Honda Wws sit.

⚠ Over 54,958 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Honda Ww — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 69% of 2018 Honda Wws are still active.

1,069 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 69% 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.
* 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

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.58

Avg failures per vehicle

2.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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