Honda Shuttle Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Shuttle reliable? We analysed 52,792 real MOT tests across 4,745 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Shuttle is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, position lamp(s) not working and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Shuttle.
Honda Shuttle Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Shuttle. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Shuttle MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Shuttle to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Shuttle Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Shuttle fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Shuttle Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Shuttle owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Shuttle MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Shuttle year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 51 | 68.6% | 71,296 | 93,765 | 102,752 |
| 2008 | 222 | 63.5% | 97,667 | 124,923 | 152,084 |
| 2007 | 220 | 67.3% | 73,267 | 92,409 | 140,228 |
| 2006 | 125 | 69.6% | 104,141 | 120,062 | 153,559 |
| 2005 | 154 | 69.5% | 81,440 | 124,166 | 159,484 |
| 2003 | 78 | 62.8% | 87,062 | 98,459 | 122,896 |
| 2002 | 115 | 64.3% | 84,892 | 103,066 | 127,664 |
| 2001 | 140 | 74.3% | 65,222 | 89,606 | 119,628 |
| 2000 | 7,288 | 71.5% | 69,157 | 91,972 | 117,012 |
| 1999 | 13,833 | 70.8% | 76,090 | 98,386 | 123,510 |
| 1998 | 16,480 | 70.0% | 82,310 | 105,182 | 130,564 |
| 1997 | 6,176 | 68.7% | 87,438 | 110,250 | 135,091 |
| 1996 | 4,500 | 66.2% | 91,398 | 116,392 | 143,551 |
| 1995 | 2,971 | 65.1% | 101,924 | 125,236 | 154,608 |
| 1994 | 51 | 66.7% | 111,199 | 127,236 | 146,188 |
| 1985 | 69 | 65.2% | 74,055 | 88,826 | 107,736 |
How Long Does a Honda Shuttle Last?
Based on 4,745 Honda Shuttle vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Shuttle Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Shuttle 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 Shuttle
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
74.3% MOT pass rate from 140 tests
62.8% MOT pass rate from 78 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Shuttle is 2001, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 74.3% across 140 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 62.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Shuttle Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Shuttle THIS CAR | 69.6% | 52,792 | 104,045 mi | 31 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 |
| Hyundai H100 | 65.3% | 38,566 | 90,083 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Shuttle trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda ShuttleShould you buy a used Honda Shuttle?
The Honda Shuttle has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.6% across 52,792 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Honda Shuttle are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (3,787 recorded failures), position lamp(s) not working (2,053), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (1,849). 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 Shuttle owner drives around 5,883 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 Shuttle models stay on UK roads for around 31 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.