2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Honda Stepwagon MOT pass rate and common faults

107 MOT tests in 2024. 72.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time72.9%
Failed or needed repairs27.1%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 107 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.7%
  4. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    2 marked dangerous
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.9%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.9%
  8. Stop lamp: not working1.9%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.8%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  4. Suspension4.7%
  5. Steering3.7%
  6. Tyres3.7%
  7. Brakes2.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.3%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn6.5%

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: 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 2021 Honda Stepwagon?

In 2024, 72.9% of 2021 Honda Stepwagon cars passed their MOT first time, across 107 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Honda Stepwagon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).