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S879 VWE

2009 Honda Stepwagon

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

285,705 mi
Last recorded285,705 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Stepwagon116,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 VWE
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 285,705 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoky on test maybe burning oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides near subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting full crossmember corroded really (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills xs probably quite far down sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat not fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2025 284,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle coated underneath

Fail 19 Jun 2025 284,325 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil low

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

Vehicle coated underneath

Pass 12 Jun 2024 283,551 miles

Front Headlight beam poor

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyre's cracked on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil low

Pass 9 Jun 2023 283,125 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 283,125 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 280,895 miles

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

Exhaust corroded and some areas underneath and coil springs corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 May 2022 280,881 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust corroded and some areas underneath and coil springs corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 278,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhausted corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Underside coated

Fail 15 Apr 2021 278,071 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both require polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhausted corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Underside coated

Pass 2 Apr 2020 275,149 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 275,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 269,086 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle silencer mounting bolts heavily corroded, exhaust system secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 262,268 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 26,297 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported downpipe to silencer mounting bolts excessively corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 24,803 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 23,692 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,362 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 199,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 199,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 176,111 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 156,065 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 141,946 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 141,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S879 VWE is a 2009 Honda Stepwagon in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S879 VWE, 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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S879 VWE is a 2009 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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