Honda Shuttle
From 458 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and emissions levels exceed default limits. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 34 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 34 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 22 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 18 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 15 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 15 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 14 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 13 |
| product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow | 12 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 12 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 45% of failures are serious: 37.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 7.7% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £121.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 60.7% | product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 1998 | 62.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, emissions levels exceed default limits |
Typical mileage
Half of all Shuttles tested had between 79,753 and 140,618 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 105,321 median miles, the Shuttle has 0.031 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Shuttle MOT pass rate?
The Honda Shuttle has a 67% MOT pass rate based on 458 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Shuttle?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Shuttle is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 34 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Shuttle at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Shuttle is 105,321 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 79,753 and 140,618 miles.
Buying a used Shuttle?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 67% pass rate and an average repair bill of £121 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.