Honda Sgx (2001)

248 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.4% first-time pass rate

2001 Honda Sgx

CarHunch analysed 248 real MOT records for the 2001 Honda Sgx. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 3.4% above UK average
83.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
7,159
typical mileage
4,161–11,141 middle half
12.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.29
avg MOT failures per car
over 6.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2001 Honda Sgx

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 247 83.4% 1.29
Diesel (0%) 1 71.4% 2

Mileage Distribution

Most 2001 Honda Sgx vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

4,161
low mileage
7,159
typical
11,141
high mileage

Half of all 2001 Honda Sgx vehicles fall between 4,161 and 11,141 miles.

2001 Honda Sgx — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (28% of peak).

53 15 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

6.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.29
Avg failures per vehicle
3.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Honda Sgx

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 46.8%
    Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members
  • 23.9%
    Steering headbearing has slight free play
  • 21.2%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 15.8%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 14.9%
    Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
  • 13.1%
    Headlamp aim too high
  • 12.8%
    Steering headbearing has excessive free play
  • 11.9%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Honda Sgx:

1997 1998 1999 2000 2002 2003