MOT failure rate and common problems for the Honda S/H/300, and how to check your own car by registration.

Updated 05 September 2026.

11.9%fail rate

Honda S/H/300 MOT failure rate

What a Honda S/H/300 fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Brakes28.6% of failures

Brake failures cover worn pads and discs, an imbalance between wheels, corroded or scored discs, or a binding caliper. Braking efficiency is measured on a rolling road, so a spongy or pulling brake shows up as a low reading.

Steering14.3% of failures

Steering faults are typically worn track-rod ends or ball joints, play in the rack, or a split gaiter letting grease out and dirt in. Excessive free play at the wheel fails.

Other14.3% of failures

This covers a range of smaller items, from a non-working horn to a warning light left on.

The parts that fix each

If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

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Other models

All Honda models MOT failure rates comparedRanked worst to best Honda Civic MOT failures26.3% failure rate Honda Jazz MOT failures18.9% failure rate Ford Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Honda S/H/300?

It fails 11.9% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 59 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is brakes, at 28.6% of this model's failures.