2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Honda Stepwagon MOT pass rate and common faults

245 MOT tests in 2024. 84.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

127Well above average
Passed first time84.9%
Failed or needed repairs15.1%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 245 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    14 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.6%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.6%
  5. Rear fog lamp - switch: missing1.2%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.2%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working1.2%
  8. Rear fog lamp: missing1.2%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.5%
  2. Brakes6.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  4. Suspension4.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  6. Body & chassis3.3%
  7. Tyres2.4%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2013 Honda Stepwagon?

In 2024, 84.9% of 2013 Honda Stepwagon cars passed their MOT first time, across 245 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Honda Stepwagon?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Honda Stepwagon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 127, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).