2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Honda Stepwagon MOT pass rate and common faults

282 MOT tests in 2024. 80.5% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time80.5%
Failed or needed repairs19.5%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 282 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working2.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.1%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%
  6. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light1.4%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working1.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.4%
  2. Suspension6.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  4. Tyres2.5%
  5. Brakes1.4%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.5%

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 2012 Honda Stepwagon?

In 2024, 80.5% of 2012 Honda Stepwagon cars passed their MOT first time, across 282 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 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; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Honda Stepwagon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 125, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).