2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Honda Stepwagon MOT pass rate and common faults

104 MOT tests in 2024. 55.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time55.8%
Failed or needed repairs44.2%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

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

  1. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light5.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.8%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    6 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.8%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.9%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics50.0%
  2. Suspension17.3%
  3. Brakes13.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.5%
  5. Tyres8.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.7%
  7. Steering5.8%
  8. Body & chassis2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.6%
  5. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced8.7%

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: rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light. 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 2007 Honda Stepwagon?

In 2024, 55.8% of 2007 Honda Stepwagon cars passed their MOT first time, across 104 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Honda Stepwagon?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light; position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Honda Stepwagon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).