2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Honda Stepwagon MOT pass rate and common faults

112 MOT tests in 2024. 60.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time60.7%
Failed or needed repairs39.3%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 112 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction6.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    4 marked dangerous
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working3.6%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics41.1%
  2. Emissions & leaks11.6%
  3. Suspension10.7%
  4. Brakes8.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  6. Tyres5.4%
  7. Steering3.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick19.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.0%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2016 Honda Stepwagon?

In 2024, 60.7% of 2016 Honda Stepwagon cars passed their MOT first time, across 112 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Honda Stepwagon?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Honda Stepwagon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 79, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).