2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Honda Stepwagon MOT pass rate and common faults

233 MOT tests in 2024. 74.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

128Well above average
Passed first time74.7%
Failed or needed repairs25.3%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 233 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  3. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.6%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working1.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.7%
  8. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing1.7%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    4 marked dangerous
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.2%
  2. Suspension10.7%
  3. Tyres5.6%
  4. Brakes4.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  7. Steering3.4%
  8. Body & chassis3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.2%

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: linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2009 Honda Stepwagon?

In 2024, 74.7% of 2009 Honda Stepwagon cars passed their MOT first time, across 233 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Honda Stepwagon?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Honda Stepwagon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 128, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).