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LY12 YJU

2012 Honda Stepwagon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

252,294 mi
Last recorded252,294 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Stepwagon98,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 YJU
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 252,294 miles

Nearside inner sill surface corrosion

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner sill surface corrosion

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle at rear

Fail 6 Feb 2026 252,111 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside inner sill surface corrosion

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner sill surface corrosion

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle at rear

Pass 14 Feb 2025 233,160 miles

damage to offside front wing, door & 'A' pillar glass

damage to offside rear reflector

offside rear brake pads are wearing more than the nearside

rear beam/trailing arm bushes are perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2025 233,109 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front A pillar window damaged

Offside Front Drivers door damaged & deteriorated - Door hinge deteriorated

Offside Front wing damaged - catching with door

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 233,109 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front A pillar window damaged

Offside Front Drivers door damaged & deteriorated - Door hinge deteriorated

Offside Front wing damaged - catching with door

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 217,572 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside rear tyre sidewall worn( kerb damage)

Fail 26 Mar 2024 217,572 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre sidewall worn( kerb damage)

Pass 23 Mar 2023 197,443 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 197,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working poor connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 175,909 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm bushes in the rear of the arm perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre In center of the tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind when turning by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look low on visual inspection through the wheel (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 175,909 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm bushes in the rear of the arm perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre In center of the tyre ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind when turning by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look low on visual inspection through the wheel (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 152,531 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear wiper is deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2020 141,249 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 141,240 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 124,495 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear outer brake pad is deteriorating & brake is slightly grabbing

oil residue oil filter area

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 26 Feb 2019 124,495 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

offside rear outer brake pad is deteriorating & brake is slightly grabbing

oil residue oil filter area

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Mar 2018 106,632 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside worn smooth on inner and outer edges ON LIMIT NOW (4.1.E.1)

Front wiper blades split at ends nearside and offside

Nearside Rear wheel grabbing slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2017 88,608 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Dec 2015 69,787 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Stepwagon?

Based on 27,404 MOT tests across 4,250 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
5,975
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 360
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 205
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LY12 YJU is a 2012 Honda Stepwagon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Honda Stepwagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 98,153 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Stepwagon fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 360 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY12 YJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Stepwagon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Stepwagon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LY12 YJU is a 2012 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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