2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Honda Stepwagon MOT pass rate and common faults

108 MOT tests in 2024. 66.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time66.7%
Failed or needed repairs33.3%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 108 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.4%
    11 marked dangerous
  2. Position lamp: not working6.5%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.6%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working4.6%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.7%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    4 marked dangerous
  9. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  10. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.9%
  2. Brakes13.0%
  3. Emissions & leaks12.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  5. Suspension6.5%
  6. Steering6.5%
  7. Tyres5.6%
  8. Body & chassis4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.6%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2017 Honda Stepwagon?

In 2024, 66.7% of 2017 Honda Stepwagon cars passed their MOT first time, across 108 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Honda Stepwagon?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Honda Stepwagon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).