2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Honda Stepwagon MOT pass rate and common faults

312 MOT tests in 2024. 74.7% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time74.7%
Failed or needed repairs25.3%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 312 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  3. Rear fog lamp: missing2.2%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    11 marked dangerous
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working1.6%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.6%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.3%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.8%
  2. Suspension8.0%
  3. Brakes7.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  5. Steering3.8%
  6. Tyres3.5%
  7. Body & chassis2.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.4%
  5. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced5.1%

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 2011 Honda Stepwagon?

In 2024, 74.7% of 2011 Honda Stepwagon cars passed their MOT first time, across 312 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Honda Stepwagon?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; rear fog lamp: missing. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Honda Stepwagon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).