2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Honda Stepwagon MOT pass rate and common faults

108 MOT tests in 2024. 71.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time71.3%
Failed or needed repairs28.7%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

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

  1. Position lamp: not working6.5%
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working1.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.9%
  6. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested1.9%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.9%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  9. Rear fog lamp: missing1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.9%
  2. Suspension10.2%
  3. Tyres3.7%
  4. Body & chassis3.7%
  5. Brakes2.8%
  6. Steering1.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick16.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%

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 2019 Honda Stepwagon?

In 2024, 71.3% of 2019 Honda Stepwagon cars passed their MOT first time, across 108 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Honda Stepwagon?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 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).