2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Honda Stepwagon MOT pass rate and common faults

235 MOT tests in 2024. 71.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

126Well above average
Passed first time71.9%
Failed or needed repairs28.1%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 235 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.8%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working4.3%
  3. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light3.4%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.4%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.7%
  8. Rear fog lamp: missing1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics35.7%
  2. Suspension5.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  4. Brakes4.3%
  5. Body & chassis3.4%
  6. Tyres3.0%
  7. Steering2.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Honda Stepwagon?

In 2024, 71.9% of 2008 Honda Stepwagon cars passed their MOT first time, across 235 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Honda Stepwagon?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rear fog lamp: not working; rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Honda Stepwagon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 126, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).