Honda Shuttle MOT Failures
An analysis of 787 real DVSA MOT tests on the Honda Shuttle — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Honda Shuttle fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Honda Shuttle is anti-roll bar links worn — this model is 18 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 787 MOT tests, 20.78% of all Honda Shuttle tests recorded this as a failure.
Suspension failures typically mean worn bushes, drop links, or dampers. These affect handling and tyre wear. Budget £150–£400 per corner at an independent garage for full suspension overhaul.
Other notable weak points include suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated (15x the fleet average) and emissions failure (24x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Honda Shuttle's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 2 categories: Suspension, Exhaust & Emissions. If you're inspecting a Honda Shuttle before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Honda Shuttle
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Honda Shuttle:
Suspension — check for anti-roll bar links worn, suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated. Exhaust & Emissions — check for emissions failure.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Honda Shuttle MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda Shuttle?
Based on 787 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is anti-roll bar links worn — at 18x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated and emissions failure.
Is the Honda Shuttle reliable based on MOT data?
The Honda Shuttle has 3 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is anti-roll bar links worn. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
Above 100,000 miles, the Honda Shuttle most commonly fails on emissions failure and anti-roll bar links worn. Under 60,000 miles, the main issues are .
How do I check a Honda Shuttle's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.