MOT reliability
Honda Szx
20 vehicles · 82 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 20 Honda Szx vehicles and 82 completed MOT tests, the Honda Szx has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 8,393 miles.
20
Vehicles
82
MOT tests
1,801
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Szx problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Szx MOT tests:
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Other76%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Steering8%
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Brakes7%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure1%
Honda Szx pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 50% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 7 | 71% |
| 9 | 6 | 67% |
| 10 | 8 | 62% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 7 | 57% |
| 19 | 5 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (20)
Most common Honda Szx MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Szx MOT tests:
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c) (4 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
- Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
Honda Szx pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | 30 | 67% | 6,403 |
| 2002 | 8 | 42 | 83% | 8,971 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 6,067 |
| 1999 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 26,002 |
Honda Szx reliability FAQ
Across 20 Honda Szx vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Szx MOT issues are:
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)); Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c).
The typical Honda Szx in our data has covered around
8,393 miles.
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