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FX05 VAE

2016 Honda Stepwagon

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,292 mi
Last recorded216,292 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Honda Stepwagon117,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 VAE
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 216,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 204,204 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive upper engine and sump areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sill areas are corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat. ()

Fail 4 Jul 2024 204,204 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both. (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive upper engine and sump areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sill areas are corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat. ()

Pass 5 Jul 2023 188,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone unit - rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 167,277 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 167,225 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 156,910 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 148,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 137,935 miles

Offside Rear cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2018 124,806 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 124,353 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 124,353 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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FX05 VAE is a 2016 Honda Stepwagon in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Honda Stepwagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 117,496 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 FX05 VAE, 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 10 years old, this Honda Stepwagon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FX05 VAE registered?

FX05 VAE is a 2016 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 2 February 2016.

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