MOT reliability

Honda Stead

Q: Is the Honda Stead reliable?

Across 6 Honda Stead vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda Stead?

The typical Honda Stead in our data has covered around 43,242 miles.

6 vehicles · 49 completed MOT tests analysed

82%

MOT pass rate

Based on 6 Honda Stead vehicles and 49 completed MOT tests, the Honda Stead has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 43,242 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

1,928

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Stead problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Stead MOT tests:

Other49%
Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
Brakes12%
Body & structure12%
Steering10%
Lamps & electrical4%
Identification & plates2%
Seatbelts & equipment2%

Honda Stead pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
6	1	100%
7	1	100%
8	2	100%
9	4	75%
10	5	80%
11	4	75%
12	5	80%
13	2	100%
14	4	100%
15	5	80%
16	2	100%
17	3	67%
19	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (6)

Most common Honda Stead MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Stead MOT tests:

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
Exhaust noisy (2 times)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) (1 times)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (1 times)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a)) (1 times)
Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a)) (1 times)

Honda Stead pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2000	1	9	78%	42,128
1999	2	13	92%	43,058
1997	2	26	77%	56,990
1996	1	1	100%	17,230

Honda Stead reliability FAQ

Across 6 Honda Stead vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Stead MOT issues are: Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3).

The typical Honda Stead in our data has covered around 43,242 miles.

Compare the Honda Stead

See how the Honda Stead stacks up against other Honda models on MOT reliability:

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