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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Wolseley Hornet. Check any Hornet by registration number below.

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84.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-1.1%

vs Wolseley Avg

1

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Wolseley Hornet — MOT Reliability Overview

The Wolseley Hornet has an average MOT pass rate of 84.2%, which is 1.1 percentage points below the Wolseley brand average of 85.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Hornet is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Wolseley Hornet, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Wolseley Hornet performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 38 vehicles

84.2%Good
Wolseley average: 85.3%
Mileage at 5yr

53k mi

Other Wolseley Models

Compare MOT reliability across Wolseley models.

Wolseley Unclassified

92.3% pass rate

Wolseley 15/50

100.0% pass rate

Wolseley 18/85

80.0% pass rate

Wolseley 1500

81.1% pass rate

Wolseley 6/110

68.8% pass rate

Wolseley 16/60

90.9% pass rate

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Wolseley Hornet — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Wolseley Hornet MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Wolseley Hornet?
The average MOT pass rate for the Wolseley Hornet is 84.2% compared to the Wolseley average of 85.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Wolseley Hornet?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Wolseley Hornet reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 84.2%, the Wolseley Hornet is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Wolseley Hornet?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Wolseley Hornet?
Typical mileage for the Wolseley Hornet: 52,762 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Hornet to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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