MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear outer sill corroding
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside headlamp lens deteriorating
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear exhaust deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Coolant leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front number plate cracked
o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder
Drivers wiper blade split.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Drivers wiper blade split.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
N/S headlight slightly discoloured, not effecting beam or pattern.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Discs scored
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake fluid level getting low
front brake pads getting low
hand/foot brake slightly long
nearside front drop link one bush split
nearside front headlight showing slight amber beam image
nearside front wiper blades split on ends
offside rear brake disc slightly linned
rear brake pads getting low
seems to be slight play in both front track rod ends
strong advise play in offside front inner wheel to steering rack
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside track control arm joint has slight play
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside track control arm joint has slight play
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Honda Stepwagon?
Based on 27,404 MOT tests across 4,250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P478 FWP is a 2009 Honda Stepwagon in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2009 Honda Stepwagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 116,832 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 P478 FWP, 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 17 years old, this Honda Stepwagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P478 FWP is a 2009 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 13 March 2009.
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