MOT reliability
Honda Sfx
1,535 vehicles · 9,324 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1,535 Honda Sfx vehicles and 9,324 completed MOT tests, the Honda Sfx has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 13,249 miles.
1,535
Vehicles
9,324
MOT tests
1,223
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Sfx problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Sfx MOT tests:
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Other94%
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Steering16%
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Brakes7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Body & structure1%
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Identification & plates0%
Honda Sfx pass rate by age
How the Honda Sfx's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 219 | 85% |
| 4 | 397 | 86% |
| 5 | 574 | 80% |
| 6 | 714 | 82% |
| 7 | 806 | 81% |
| 8 | 856 | 80% |
| 9 | 865 | 80% |
| 10 | 820 | 80% |
| 11 | 755 | 77% |
| 12 | 623 | 78% |
| 13 | 505 | 79% |
| 14 | 455 | 78% |
| 15 | 336 | 82% |
| 16 | 285 | 78% |
| 17 | 250 | 78% |
| 18 | 186 | 80% |
| 19 | 158 | 76% |
| 20 | 112 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1,535)
Most common Honda Sfx MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Sfx MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (254 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (203 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (193 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (187 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (159 times)
- Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) (143 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (133 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (132 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (127 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (124 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (116 times)
- Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (112 times)
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (104 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (95 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (91 times)
Honda Sfx pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 4,837 |
| 2003 | 197 | 1,542 | 80% | 11,821 |
| 2002 | 196 | 1,403 | 83% | 10,658 |
| 2001 | 187 | 1,204 | 82% | 12,079 |
| 2000 | 273 | 1,628 | 80% | 14,294 |
| 1999 | 211 | 1,179 | 80% | 13,466 |
| 1998 | 201 | 1,014 | 77% | 14,664 |
| 1997 | 131 | 711 | 79% | 14,062 |
| 1996 | 106 | 503 | 76% | 15,149 |
| 1995 | 28 | 115 | 79% | 16,523 |
| 1994 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 16,190 |
| 1992 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 19,738 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 11,244 |
| 1960 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 5,147 |
Honda Sfx reliability FAQ
Across 1,535 Honda Sfx vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Sfx MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)); Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Honda Sfx in our data has covered around
13,249 miles.
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