Herald Maverick Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Herald Maverick car check
Is the Herald Maverick reliable? We analysed 631 real MOT tests across 222 vehicles to find out.
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The Herald Maverick is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Herald Maverick.
Herald Maverick — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Herald Maverick — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 124cc
- Power
- 11 BHP
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Motorcycle
- Common colour
- Black
- Wheel plan
- 2 Wheel
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 62 g/km
- Emission class
- 4
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £20
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £N/A
Herald Maverick Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Herald Maverick. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Herald Maverick MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Herald Maverick to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Herald Maverick Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Herald Maverick models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Herald Maverick Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Herald Maverick owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Herald Maverick MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Herald Maverick year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 144 | 73.6% | 1,573 | 3,722 | 5,504 |
| 2020 | 157 | 69.4% | 2,432 | 4,547 | 8,001 |
| 2019 | 126 | 71.4% | 1,638 | 3,318 | 6,394 |
| 2018 | 140 | 69.3% | 1,145 | 4,035 | 7,227 |
| 2017 | 58 | 69.0% | 1,386 | 3,312 | 4,997 |
How Long Does a Herald Maverick Last?
Based on 222 Herald Maverick vehicles on UK roads.
Herald Maverick Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Herald Maverick MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Herald Maverick
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
73.6% MOT pass rate from 144 tests
69.0% MOT pass rate from 58 tests
The best year to buy a used Herald Maverick is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 73.6% across 144 tests. The 2017 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Herald Maverick Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herald Maverick THIS CAR | 70.8% | 631 | 3,756 mi | — yrs |
| Herald Brat 125 | 75.6% | 283 | 4,661 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Transit Connect 220 Trend Eblu | 80.6% | 774 | 47,194 mi | — yrs |
| Neco Alex One | 76.1% | 761 | 6,622 mi | — yrs |
| Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto | 67.3% | 941 | 66,948 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Herald Brat 125 (75.6% pass rate) and the Ford Transit Connect 220 Trend Eblu (80.6% pass rate), the Herald Maverick trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Herald MaverickShould you buy a used Herald Maverick?
The Herald Maverick has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.8% across 631 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Herald Maverick with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Herald Maverick owner drives around 626 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.