2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Honda Stepwagon MOT pass rate and common faults

104 MOT tests in 2024. 68.3% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time68.3%
Failed or needed repairs31.7%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 104 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.7%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    4 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.9%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.9%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.0%
  2. Suspension12.5%
  3. Brakes6.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  5. Steering3.8%
  6. Tyres2.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.9%
  8. Speedometer1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%

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: 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 2020 Honda Stepwagon?

In 2024, 68.3% of 2020 Honda Stepwagon cars passed their MOT first time, across 104 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Honda Stepwagon?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 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).