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Y257 VHJ

2012 Honda Stepwagon

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,189 mi
Last recorded89,189 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Stepwagon98,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 VHJ
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 89,189 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 89,189 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 81,557 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 81,556 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 77,998 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 77,998 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 72,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 72,683 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 67,976 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 both tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 63,832 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 60,567 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,946 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 53,490 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,157 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,204 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 46,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 42,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

slight smear to offside front wiper

Pass 24 Oct 2013 39,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 21 Oct 2013 39,166 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,188 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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Y257 VHJ is a 2012 Honda Stepwagon in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y257 VHJ, 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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What year was Y257 VHJ registered?

Y257 VHJ is a 2012 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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