HONDA STEPWAGON MOT pass rate
84.3% of 6,524 HONDA STEPWAGON MOT tests pass.
The STEPWAGON has a pass rate of 84.3%, a little higher than the average across all HONDA models (79.4%).
The HONDA STEPWAGON passes its MOT 84.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 89.7% at 0–3 years to 79.8% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 89.7% | 116 | 77,136 miles |
| 3–6 years | 77.3% | 480 | 91,490 miles |
| 6–10 years | 75.2% | 613 | 110,992 miles |
| 10–15 years | 88.4% | 3,795 | 75,080 miles |
| 15+ years | 79.8% | 1,520 | 94,098 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HONDA STEPWAGON
The most common reason the HONDA STEPWAGON fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 89.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 89.1% | Not working |
| Suspension | 34.4% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 20.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 18.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 14.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 10.3% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.6% | Cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.0% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 2.0% | Fixing missing |
Related HONDA models
- HONDA JAZZ — 80.4% pass rate
- HONDA CIVIC — 75.1% pass rate
- HONDA CR-V — 81.2% pass rate
- HONDA HR-V — 91.1% pass rate
- HONDA ACCORD — 69.8% pass rate
- HONDA INSIGHT — 79.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HONDA STEPWAGON?
- 84.3% of HONDA STEPWAGON MOT tests pass, based on 6,524 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HONDA STEPWAGON?
- The most common reason the HONDA STEPWAGON fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 89.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the HONDA STEPWAGON's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the HONDA service history guide for how to check and keep one.