Honda Stepwagon reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Honda Stepwagon is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 132 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 104 of 442, and 26.9% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (4.9% of tests).
Ranked 104 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 2,967 Honda Stepwagons aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 26.9% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Honda Stepwagon is 24% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
26.9%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
9,500
Typical age at test: 13 years
Honda Stepwagon MOT failure rate by age
Most common Honda Stepwagon MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working4.9% of tests
- Rear fog lamp: not working3.2% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5% of tests
- Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5% of tests
- Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.4% of tests
What the Honda Stepwagon fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 17.2% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Suspension | 7.9% | ▼ 36% less often |
| Brakes | 5.2% | ▼ 40% less often |
| Visibility | 4.6% | ▼ 17% less often |
| Tyres | 3.4% | ▼ 51% less often |
| Steering | 2.5% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.4% | ▼ 44% less often |
| Body and structure | 2.0% | ▼ 57% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.6% | ▼ 48% less often |
| Wheels | 0.6% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
How much is road tax on a Honda Stepwagon?
Any Honda Stepwagon first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Honda Stepwagon reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Honda Stepwagon is 24% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 132 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Honda Stepwagon?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 4.9% of tests.
›How much is road tax on a Honda Stepwagon?
Any Honda Stepwagon first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Honda Stepwagons fail their MOT?
26.9% of Honda Stepwagons aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Honda Stepwagon combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.