Honda Sh (2015)
2015 Honda Sh
CarHunch analysed 712 real MOT records for the 2015 Honda Sh. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Honda SH passes its MOT on first attempt 86.2% of the time, comfortably beating the UK average of 80%, but the 30.3% of vehicles that have recorded a dangerous defect is a genuine concern—this is well above the norm and suggests either particular structural or safety vulnerabilities in this model year. Buyers should treat any example with close scrutiny and be prepared to walk away.
At 30,171 miles median, these are relatively low-mileage machines for their age, which partly explains the better-than-average pass rate. However, the 2.8 advisories per vehicle signal that niggling maintenance issues are common—expect to budget for minor repairs even on well-kept examples, and always have a pre-purchase inspection verify the condition of any safety-critical systems before committing.
What to check before buying a 2015 Honda Sh
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.
- ⚠️ 30.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Honda Sh 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.
Half of all 2015 Honda Sh vehicles fall between 13,161 and 51,479 miles.
2015 Honda Sh — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 264 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (45% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Honda Sh
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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26.4%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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21.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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17%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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11.3%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
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11%
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick
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10.2%
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
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9%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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