2019 Honda Stepwagon — MOT failures & pass rate
572 MOT tests on the 2019 Honda Stepwagon are in this dataset, and 82.2% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 9.2% of the time, so this is 8.7pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.4% of tests against 6.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, headlamp aim and position lamp — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 37 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 22.1% versus 13.3%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.4% | 88 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.8% | 39 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.7% | 21 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.3% | 19 |
| 5 | Steering | 2.8% | 16 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.8% | 16 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rear fog lamp | 37 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 35 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 32 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 19 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 17 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 16 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.7% | 124 |
| 2 | Suspension | 19.4% | 111 |
| 3 | Brakes | 17.5% | 100 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 15.0% | 86 |
| 5 | Steering | 10.0% | 57 |
| 6 | Other defects | 9.3% | 53 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 75 | 13.3% |
| 60-90k | 190 | 16.8% |
| 90-120k | 181 | 19.3% |
| 120-150k | 86 | 22.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 120 | 17.5% |
| 2022 | 131 | 21.4% |
| 2023 | 123 | 17.1% |
| 2024 | 98 | 16.3% |
| 2025 | 100 | 16.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Stepwagon
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 15.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (15.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (6.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Tyres (3.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Honda Stepwagons pass their MOT?
82.2% of the 572 2019 Honda Stepwagon MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Honda Stepwagon?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.4% of tests, followed by suspension (6.8%).
Does the 2019 Stepwagon get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.3% in the 30-60k band to 22.1% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 572 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.