Motor Hispania MH6U-SM Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Motor Hispania MH6U-SM reliable? We analysed 543 real MOT tests across 117 vehicles to find out.
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The Motor Hispania MH6U-SM is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, reflector on motorcycle missing and headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Motor Hispania MH6U-SM.
Motor Hispania MH6U-SM Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Motor Hispania MH6U-SM. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Motor Hispania MH6U-SM MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Motor Hispania MH6U-SM to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Motor Hispania MH6U-SM Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Motor Hispania MH6U-SM fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Motor Hispania MH6U-SM Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Motor Hispania MH6U-SM owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Motor Hispania MH6U-SM MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Motor Hispania MH6U-SM year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 53 | 60.4% | 7,293 | 10,203 | 18,183 |
| 2003 | 169 | 60.4% | 6,872 | 10,400 | 18,198 |
| 2002 | 166 | 66.9% | 4,455 | 7,136 | 11,225 |
| 2001 | 69 | 65.2% | 5,112 | 7,636 | 13,780 |
How Long Does a Motor Hispania MH6U-SM Last?
Based on 117 Motor Hispania MH6U-SM vehicles on UK roads.
Motor Hispania MH6U-SM Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Motor Hispania MH6U-SM 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 Motor Hispania MH6U-SM
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
66.9% MOT pass rate from 166 tests
60.4% MOT pass rate from 169 tests
The best year to buy a used Motor Hispania MH6U-SM is 2002, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 66.9% across 166 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Motor Hispania MH6U-SM Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Hispania MH6U-SM THIS CAR | 63.4% | 543 | 9,137 mi | 25 yrs |
| Motor Hispania RX50 | 64.5% | 892 | 11,295 mi | 25 yrs |
| Motor Hispania Furia 50 | 61.7% | 705 | 9,931 mi | 25 yrs |
| Motor Hispania MH6V-X Furia | 63.2% | 672 | 11,061 mi | 24 yrs |
| Tgb 303 | 78.2% | 417 | 5,308 mi | 12 yrs |
Compared to the Motor Hispania RX50 (64.5% pass rate) and the Motor Hispania Furia 50 (61.7% pass rate), the Motor Hispania MH6U-SM sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Motor Hispania MH6U-SM has an overall MOT pass rate of 63.4% across 543 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Motor Hispania MH6U-SM are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (53 recorded failures), reflector on motorcycle missing (37), and headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (26). 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 Motor Hispania MH6U-SM owner drives around 952 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 Motor Hispania MH6U-SM models stay on UK roads for around 25 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.