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P478 FWP

2009 Honda Stepwagon

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,003 mi
Last recorded165,003 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Honda Stepwagon116,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 FWP
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 165,003 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 158,968 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 152,190 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 143,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 136,004 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 135,975 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 131,945 miles

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 131,945 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 127,959 miles

N/S headlight slightly discoloured, not effecting beam or pattern.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Discs scored

Fail 23 Jul 2011 127,896 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 121,756 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 121,756 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 109,377 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 109,225 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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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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