It is better than some one only has bad record.
Credit history is someones history borrower and return money (or other asset, liability). So many lender, landlord depend credit score to make decidion of credit (loan you money, loan you house, open cell phone accpont(ne aware many pre-paid plan ask not credit check but usually are more expensive)).
The credit score is one's asset. To have a good credit history can make your life easier.