CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV12 FTO

2012 Honda Sh 300 A-b

Black Petrol 279cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,129 mi
Last recorded41,129 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2012 Honda Sh 300 A-b12,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 FTO
MakeHonda
ModelSh 300 A-b
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine279cc
View full Honda Sh 300 A-b reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 41,129 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 41,129 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 39,222 miles

Fork yoke excessively deformed (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 38,954 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 38,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 37,468 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 32,300 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 29,500 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 29,500 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 24,927 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 19,293 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 May 2015 12,861 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Sh 300 A-b?

Based on 2,353 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
1,200
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 21
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 5
Full Honda Sh 300 A-b reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV12 FTO is a 2012 Honda Sh 300 A-b in Black with a 279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Honda Sh 300 A-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 12,048 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Sh 300 A-b fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV12 FTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Sh 300 A-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Sh 300 A-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV12 FTO?

You can check the full history of FV12 FTO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV12 FTO registered?

FV12 FTO is a 2012 Honda Sh 300 A-b, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is FV12 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 FTO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV12 FTO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV12 FTO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.