Honda CR-V MOT Pass Rate

Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 2,595,211 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 27.6%.

72.4%

Pass Rate

27.6%

Fail Rate

2,595,211

Total Tests

Suspension

Top Failure

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Honda CR-V MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda CR-V is one of the most widely tested vehicles in the UK, with 2,595,211 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 28 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.4% and a failure rate of 27.6%, which is above the UK average of approximately 37%.

Based on this data, the Honda CR-V earns a "Very Good" reliability rating. The average Honda CR-V presents for MOT with approximately 82,303 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2022 models achieve the highest pass rate at 95.9%, while 1996 models have the lowest at 47.5%. This 48.4 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.

The most common MOT failure for the Honda CR-V is Suspension, affecting 29.1% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Brakes at 17.1%. Tyres rounds out the top three at 15.4%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.

Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.

What Fails Most

Suspension 29.1%

Brakes 17.1%

Tyres 15.4%

⚖️ Compare

Best Year to Buy

All manufacture years perform similarly at ~93.5%.

Based on 2024 MOT test results only — the most recent data available. "Built" = year of manufacture. Cars need their first MOT at 3 years old, so the newest cars shown are from ~3 years ago.

Pass rate by manufacture year with verdicts
Built	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage	Top Failure	Verdict
2021	93.5%	9,843	24,402	Tyres	🏆 Best
2020	93.1%	9,709	26,719	Tyres	✅ Great
2019	92.8%	12,519	29,465	Tyres	✅ Great
2018	89.7%	12,746	35,586	Tyres	👍 Good
2017	87.3%	15,594	42,106	Tyres	⚠️ Fair
2016	87.1%	18,678	47,959	Tyres	⚠️ Fair
2015	85.9%	17,238	53,343	Tyres	⚠️ Fair
2014	83.2%	15,727	57,374	Tyres	❌ Avoid
2013	81.9%	13,370	61,933	Tyres	❌ Avoid
2012	76.6%	11,158	63,894	Tyres	❌ Avoid
2011	73.3%	8,386	69,748	Tyres	❌ Avoid
2010	72.6%	9,482	72,964	Tyres	❌ Avoid
2009	67.7%	11,881	83,233	Suspension	❌ Avoid
2008	63.5%	12,836	87,926	Suspension	❌ Avoid
2007	59.4%	17,261	89,162	Suspension	❌ Avoid

Show all 24 years

2001	56.0%	1,040	99,588	Suspension	❌ Avoid
1998	54.3%	692	116,989	Suspension	❌ Avoid
2005	53.9%	9,632	94,576	Suspension	❌ Avoid
2006	53.9%	10,917	89,608	Suspension	❌ Avoid
1999	51.7%	919	114,048	Suspension	❌ Avoid
2002	51.5%	3,180	104,061	Suspension	❌ Avoid
2000	50.5%	739	106,213	Suspension	❌ Avoid
2004	50.4%	6,164	93,816	Suspension	❌ Avoid
2003	48.5%	4,780	99,373	Suspension	❌ Avoid

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📈 How Each Vintage Ages

Tracking how each manufacture year's MOT pass rate changes as the car ages. Showing 26 vintages — click year chips to highlight.

Only vintages with 100+ tests in at least 3 different test years are shown. Fleet average is the UK-wide pass rate for all cars at each age.

📉 How Age Affects Reliability

MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Honda CR-V. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).

10.3%

Fail rate at end of warranty (year 3)

12.2%

Fail rate after warranty (year 4)

+18.4%

Cliff increase

This model Fleet average Warranty expiry

💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?

The Honda CR-V shows a moderate increase in MOT failures after warranty. The 41% increase is typical — plan for gradual maintenance cost increases. Peak failure occurs at age 20 (50.0% fail rate).

Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.

* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
Rank	Failure Category	Rate (%)	Count
1	Suspension	31.8%	824,083
2	Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment	24.5%	636,164
3	Brakes	18.5%	479,139
4	Tyres	16.4%	426,662
5	Driver's View Of The Road	5.4%	140,712
6	Steering	4.4%	114,909
7	Visibility	3.4%	88,909
8	Body, Chassis, Structure	2.8%	71,630
9	Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions	2.3%	58,536
10	Noise, Emissions And Leaks	2.2%	56,238
11	Non-component Advisories	1.9%	50,589
12	Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems	1.3%	32,643
13	Registration Plates And Vin	0.7%	18,892

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 82,303 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
Category	Rate / 10K mi	Raw %	Count
Suspension	3.86	31.8%	824,083
Lamps & Electrical	2.98	24.5%	636,164
Brakes	2.24	18.5%	479,139
Tyres	2.00	16.4%	426,662
Visibility	1.08	8.8%	229,621
Steering	0.54	4.4%	114,909
Body & Structure	0.34	2.8%	71,630
Emissions & Exhaust	0.27	2.3%	58,536
Noise, emissions and leaks	0.26	2.2%	56,238
Non-component advisories	0.24	1.9%	50,589
Seat Belts	0.15	1.3%	32,643
Registration Plates and VIN	0.09	0.7%	18,892

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Mileage at MOT

82,303

Mean

67,623

Median

36,241

25th Percentile

90,409

75th Percentile

The average Honda CR-V has 82,303 miles when tested for MOT.

📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate

How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.

3.35%

Fail Rate per 10K Miles

Average across all makes: 5.38%

27.6%

Overall Fail Rate

82,303 avg miles

✅ Good — below average failure rate

The Honda CR-V has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 3.35% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.

About Honda CR-V MOT Data

For Honda CR-V owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on suspension and brakes for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific CR-V is likely to perform.

Suspension — 29.1% of failures

Suspension issues account for 29.1% of MOT failures on the Honda CR-V. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Brakes — 17.1% of failures

Brakes issues account for 17.1% of MOT failures on the Honda CR-V. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Tyres — 15.4% of failures

Tyres issues account for 15.4% of MOT failures on the Honda CR-V. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda CR-V?

Based on 2,595,211 MOT tests in our database, the Honda CR-V has an overall pass rate of 72.4% (27.6% fail rate).

What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda CR-V?

The top 3 reasons a Honda CR-V fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (29.1%), 2. Brakes (17.1%), 3. Tyres (15.4%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.

Is the Honda CR-V reliable?

With a 27.6% MOT failure rate, the CR-V is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.

What should I check before an MOT on my Honda CR-V?

Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (29.1%); Brakes (17.1%); Tyres (15.4%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.