MOT failure data · 2025
Honda Stepwagon MOT problems
Across every Honda Stepwagon that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, on 6.44% of failure items. The broadest problem area was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment at 37.87%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Honda Stepwagon MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.44% |
| 2 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.09% |
| 3 | Linkage ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Suspension | 5.84% |
| 4 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 4.44% |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.29% |
| 6 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 3.94% |
| 7 | Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.49% |
| 8 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 3.34% |
| 9 | Ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Suspension | 3.29% |
| 10 | Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Steering | 3.09% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Honda Stepwagon, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Honda Stepwagon buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Honda Stepwagon?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Honda Stepwagon MOT FAQs
What does a Honda Stepwagon most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Honda Stepwagon cars failing their 2025 MOT was "headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect", appearing on 6.44% of failure items.
Does this mean my Honda Stepwagon will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Honda Stepwagon that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Honda Stepwagon passed 79.88% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Honda Stepwagon's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Honda Stepwagon MOT pass rate · used Honda Stepwagon buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.