Honda Sh 300 A-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Sh 300 A-a reliable? We analysed 1,093 real MOT tests across 129 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Sh 300 A-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Sh 300 A-a.
Honda Sh 300 A-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Sh 300 A-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Sh 300 A-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Sh 300 A-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Sh 300 A-a Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Sh 300 A-a fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Sh 300 A-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Sh 300 A-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Sh 300 A-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Sh 300 A-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Sh 300 A-a MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Sh 300 A-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 187 | 88.8% | 5,456 | 8,930 | 17,318 |
| 2010 | 893 | 87.5% | 8,613 | 15,715 | 26,251 |
How Long Does a Honda Sh 300 A-a Last?
Based on 129 Honda Sh 300 A-a vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Sh 300 A-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Sh 300 A-a 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 Sh 300 A-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.8% MOT pass rate from 187 tests
87.5% MOT pass rate from 893 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Sh 300 A-a is 2011, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.8% across 187 tests. The 2010 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Sh 300 A-a Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Sh 300 A-a THIS CAR | 87.8% | 1,093 | 14,823 mi | 16 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 Glc 220 D 4MATIC AMG Line Auto | 94.7% | 1,326 | 54,333 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Sh 300 A-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Sh 300 A-aShould you buy a used Honda Sh 300 A-a?
The Honda Sh 300 A-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.8% across 1,093 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 Sh 300 A-a are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (18 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (9), and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (8). 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.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Sh 300 A-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Honda Sh 300 A-a owner drives around 1,457 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 Sh 300 A-a models stay on UK roads for around 16 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.