Honda Stepwagon
From 6,851 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Stepwagons fare better: 2021 models pass at 79.7% vs 81.8% for 2010.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing and or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 203 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 203 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 141 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 134 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 132 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 107 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 106 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 90 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 89 |
| front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 84 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 84 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 16.8% of Stepwagon failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £60.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79.7% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2020 | 76.5% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2019 | 76.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2018 | 75% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
15 earlier years
| 2017 | 72% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2016 | 70.4% | steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2015 | 71.5% | an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2014 | 93.1% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing |
| 2013 | 92.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2012 | 89.1% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2011 | 83.3% | a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2010 | 81.8% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated |
| 2009 | 83.5% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective |
| 2008 | 78.3% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2007 | 67.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2006 | 68.8% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2005 | 72.5% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2004 | 67.7% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2003 | 79.8% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Stepwagons tested had between 59,280 and 87,290 miles on the clock.
At 69,026 median miles, the Stepwagon has 0.026 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Stepwagon MOT pass rate?
The Honda Stepwagon has a 81.9% MOT pass rate based on 6,851 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Stepwagon?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Stepwagon is a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 203 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Stepwagon at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Stepwagon is 69,026 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 59,280 and 87,290 miles.
Buying a used Stepwagon?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 81.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £60 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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