HONDA CR-V MOT Pass Rate
79.9% of 74,358 HONDA CR-V MOT tests pass.
The CR-V has a pass rate of 79.9%, a little higher than the average across all HONDA models (77.8%).
The HONDA CR-V has a pass rate of 79.9%, a little higher than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the HONDA CR-V tested at 0–3 years pass 96.8% of the time, compared with just 65.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 96.8% | 724 | 23,008 miles |
| 3–6 years | 95.9% | 8,083 | 34,583 miles |
| 6–10 years | 89.5% | 17,581 | 67,547 miles |
| 10–15 years | 82.3% | 22,612 | 98,671 miles |
| 15+ years | 65.4% | 25,358 | 135,569 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HONDA CR-V
The most common reason the HONDA CR-V fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 61.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 61.6% | not working |
| Suspension | 47.7% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 23.6% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 20.7% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 15.5% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.7% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.6% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 10.2% | ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.4% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 1.3% | fixing missing |
Related HONDA models
- HONDA JAZZ — 77.6% pass rate
- HONDA CIVIC — 73.6% pass rate
- HONDA HR-V — 89.4% pass rate
- HONDA ACCORD — 69.8% pass rate
- HONDA INSIGHT — 78.5% pass rate
- HONDA JAZZ EX I-MMD CVT — 96.5% pass rate