Honda SGX50 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda SGX50 reliable? We analysed 1,261 real MOT tests across 344 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda SGX50 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. and steering headbearing has excessive free play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda SGX50.
Honda SGX50 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda SGX50. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda SGX50 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda SGX50 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda SGX50 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda SGX50 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda SGX50 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda SGX50 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda SGX50 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda SGX50 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 103 | 80.6% | 4,490 | 6,347 | 8,398 |
| 2001 | 189 | 82.0% | 2,978 | 4,853 | 8,859 |
| 2000 | 184 | 77.2% | 6,123 | 8,538 | 11,902 |
| 1999 | 258 | 83.3% | 5,958 | 7,210 | 10,727 |
| 1998 | 251 | 79.3% | 5,761 | 7,886 | 11,404 |
| 1997 | 215 | 78.1% | 5,142 | 8,174 | 11,300 |
How Long Does a Honda SGX50 Last?
Based on 344 Honda SGX50 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda SGX50 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda SGX50 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 Honda SGX50
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.3% MOT pass rate from 258 tests
77.2% MOT pass rate from 184 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda SGX50 is 1999, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.3% across 258 tests. The 2000 model year has the lowest pass rate at 77.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda SGX50 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda SGX50 THIS CAR | 80.6% | 1,261 | 7,192 mi | 29 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz S 350 L AMG Ln Prem + Exec D A | 91.7% | 471 | 42,208 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda SGX50 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda SGX50Should you buy a used Honda SGX50?
The Honda SGX50 has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.6% across 1,261 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda SGX50 are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (22 recorded failures), shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (22), and steering headbearing has excessive free play (18). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda SGX50 owner drives around 517 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.
In terms of longevity, most Honda SGX50 models stay on UK roads for around 29 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.