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HONDA STEPWAGON MOT Pass Rate

86.2% of 1,651 HONDA STEPWAGON MOT tests pass.

The STEPWAGON passes its MOT 86.2% of the time — well above the average across all HONDA models, which sits at 77.8%.

The HONDA STEPWAGON passes its MOT 86.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 83.2% at 3–6 years to 81.1% at 15+ years.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 years83.2%6–10 years78.8%10–15 years89.4%15+ years81.1%
HONDA STEPWAGON pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearstoo few tests (19)19no reading
3–6 years83.2%11382,643 miles
6–10 years78.8%165111,876 miles
10–15 years89.4%98473,542 miles
15+ years81.1%37096,729 miles

Common MOT failure reasons for the HONDA STEPWAGON

The most common reason the HONDA STEPWAGON fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 78.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".

Top MOT failure categories for the HONDA STEPWAGON
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment78.1%not working
Suspension34.6%ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Brakes24.4%less than 1.5 mm thick
Visibility16.4%does not clear the windscreen effectively
Tyres11.1%has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure
Body, chassis, structure8.3%cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
Steering7.4%ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Noise, emissions and leaks5.9%inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Identification of the vehicle2.2%does not conform to the specified requirements
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems1.5%buckle not functioning as intended

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