Honda Stepwagon (2012)
2012 Honda Stepwagon
CarHunch analysed 396 real MOT records for the 2012 Honda Stepwagon. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Honda Stepwagon is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 91.6% first-time MOT pass rate compared to 80% nationally—a genuinely strong result for a vehicle this age. Only 4.5% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so structural and safety issues are rare in this cohort.
At around 93,600 miles on average, these Stepwagons are running higher mileage than typical for their age, yet they're still passing tests at an above-average rate, which speaks to Honda's durability and owner maintenance habits. The low failure rate of 0.35 per vehicle means most issues caught are minor; if you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection to confirm service history, as consistent maintenance clearly matters here.
What to check before buying a 2012 Honda Stepwagon
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 394 | 91.5% | 0.35 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Honda Stepwagon vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Honda Stepwagon vehicles fall between 68,912 and 116,158 miles.
2012 Honda Stepwagon — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 355 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2012 Honda Stepwagon
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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18.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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15.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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11.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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11.3%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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10.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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10.2%
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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10.1%
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012. Counts include advisories and failures.
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