Honda Stream
From 1,334 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, stop lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 126 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 126 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 94 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 51 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 49 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 46 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 46 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 44 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 44 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 43 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 40 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 29.5% of Stream failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 16.1% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £147.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 69.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2003 | 57.6% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2002 | 62% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated |
| 2001 | 56.9% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Streams tested had between 68,601 and 140,534 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 113,295 median miles, the Stream has 0.031 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 Stream MOT pass rate?
The Honda Stream has a 65.1% MOT pass rate based on 1,334 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Stream?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Stream is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 126 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Stream at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Stream is 113,295 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 68,601 and 140,534 miles.
Buying a used Stream?
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 65.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £147 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 29.5% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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