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Honda Stepwagon reliability by build year

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We've only got 547 MOT tests for Honda Stepwagons built around 2011 (14 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Honda Stepwagon built around 2011: fails its MOT less often than average

Honda Stepwagons built around 2011 fail their MOT less often than similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

22% of MOT tests on Honda Stepwagons built around 2011 ended in a fail (retests included), against 30% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Honda Stepwagons built around 2011 involves the suspension.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Honda Stepwagon's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Steering track rods

Worth checking

On a flat surface, rock the steering wheel briefly with the engine off and listen for clunks.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Stepwagon's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

R

RG1–4 (3rd gen) (2005-2009)

Excellent
PETROL

20.7% fail rate, built around 2009 (16 years old)

Likely between 16.5% and 25.7%

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 30.7%)

From 299 MOT tests at this ageView details →
R

RF1/RF2 (1st gen) (1996-2000)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROL

32.4% fail rate, built before 2000 (over 25 years old)

Likely between 22.7% and 43.9%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 25.2%)

From 71 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

PETROL
1,142 MOT tests across all agesNo separate page

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Honda Stepwagon.

See every build year for the Honda Stepwagon

Side-by-side

Honda Stepwagon generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
RG1–4 (3rd gen) (2005-2009)
Excellent
Excellent20.7%likely between 16.5% and 25.7%built around 2009 (16 years old)from 299 MOT tests at this age
RF1/RF2 (1st gen) (1996-2000)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate32.4%likely between 22.7% and 43.9%built before 2000 (over 25 years old)from 71 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Stepwagon, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Honda Stepwagon fail rate by age

This chart combines every Honda Stepwagon ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
11532.2%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
9023.3%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
8320.5%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
7724.7%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
8326.5%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
9426.6%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
10724.3%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
32112.8%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
43216.4%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
44815.6%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
54721.9%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
50720.7%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
29920.7%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
22921.0%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
11624.1%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
17129.2%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
15822.8%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
15224.3%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
5822.4%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
7132.4%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 25+ years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 14-year-old Honda Stepwagons

These issues come from 14-year-old Honda Stepwagons, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    18.8%
    Advisory: 165Fail: 19 (10% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    16.6%
    Advisory: 144Fail: 8 (5% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    9.7%
    Advisory: 57Fail: 12 (17% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Minor

    Track rod end dust cover damaged, but still keeps dirt out

    6.4%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Minor

    Suspension ball joint dust cover badly deteriorated

    5.8%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 547 MOT tests on 14-year-old Honda Stepwagons, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 14-year-old Honda Stepwagons notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelNot much data
  1. Lighting + Suspension35%
  2. Lighting + Tyres24%
  3. Suspension + Tyres23%
  4. Brakes + Tyres21%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 184 MOT tests on Honda Stepwagon cars built around 2011 (14 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Honda Stepwagon.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Honda Stepwagon name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers to compare

  1. 1

    Renault Kangoo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    35.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    10.2%
    Dangerous
    9%

    No clear edge over the Honda Stepwagon on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    7,250 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  2. 2

    Kia Venga

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    32.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.8%
    Dangerous
    7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.8%

    No clear edge over the Honda Stepwagon on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    5,501 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  3. 3

    Volkswagen Caddy

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    28.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.8%
    Dangerous
    7.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.8%

    No clear edge over the Honda Stepwagon on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    13,267 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  4. 4

    Renault Scenic

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    33%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.9%
    Dangerous
    7.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    92.3%

    No clear edge over the Honda Stepwagon on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    6,110 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2011 (14 years old), the Honda Stepwagon across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 547 14-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Honda Stepwagon ever sold: 4,158 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2011 (14 years old): 547 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.