Honda Sh 300 A-k Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Sh 300 A-k reliable? We analysed 649 real MOT tests across 218 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Sh 300 A-k is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Sh 300 A-k.
Honda Sh 300 A-k Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Sh 300 A-k. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Sh 300 A-k MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Sh 300 A-k to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Sh 300 A-k Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Sh 300 A-k models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Sh 300 A-k Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Sh 300 A-k 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-k MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Sh 300 A-k year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 99 | 97.0% | 2,186 | 4,213 | 9,256 |
| 2020 | 255 | 94.5% | 2,155 | 4,061 | 8,231 |
| 2019 | 278 | 92.1% | 2,693 | 4,881 | 10,912 |
How Long Does a Honda Sh 300 A-k Last?
Based on 218 Honda Sh 300 A-k vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Sh 300 A-k Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Sh 300 A-k 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-k
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
97.0% MOT pass rate from 99 tests
92.1% MOT pass rate from 278 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Sh 300 A-k is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.0% across 99 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.1% — 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-k 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-k THIS CAR | 93.8% | 649 | 4,573 mi | — 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 |
| Motor Hispania Furia 50 | 61.7% | 705 | 9,931 mi | 25 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Sh 300 A-k outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Sh 300 A-kShould you buy a used Honda Sh 300 A-k?
The Honda Sh 300 A-k has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.8% across 649 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. 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-k 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-k owner drives around 690 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.