2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Honda Stepwagon MOT pass rate and common faults

468 MOT tests in 2024. 75.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

126Well above average
Passed first time75.2%
Failed or needed repairs24.8%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 468 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    20 marked dangerous
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  4. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.1%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working1.9%
  6. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.5%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.1%
  2. Suspension7.7%
  3. Brakes5.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  5. Tyres2.6%
  6. Steering1.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.3%
  5. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn3.0%

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 2010 Honda Stepwagon?

In 2024, 75.2% of 2010 Honda Stepwagon cars passed their MOT first time, across 468 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Honda Stepwagon?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 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).