2010 Honda Stepwagon 2.0L Petrol · DF60 WXS

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test conducted in June 2025 at 44,913 miles passed with a single minor failure regarding an inoperative registration plate lamp. This represents an improvement from the March 2024 test where the vehicle failed on multiple tyre-related defects, though the recurring lighting issue suggests the owner only addresses faults once they trigger an MOT failure. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,800 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between December 2021 and March 2023, during which the car covered only 3,891 miles in over fourteen months. While this low usage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it significantly accelerates the degradation of rubber-based parts. The perishing of the tyres noted in 2023 and 2024 supports the theory that the vehicle sits for long periods, leading to oxidation. A buyer must physically inspect the condition of all rubber components, as the history flags recurring issues with perished rubber and cracking on tyres. The 2023 failure regarding ineffective windscreen wipers further indicates that pliable materials are failing due to age rather than mileage. Given the low usage, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, brake lines, and exhaust system is essential, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from seized calipers or corrosion-related thinning that might not be captured in a standard MOT inspection. Check the brake discs for surface pitting or rust caused by inactivity.