HONDA CR-V MOT pass rate
81.2% of 304,823 HONDA CR-V MOT tests pass.
The CR-V has a pass rate of 81.2%, a little higher than the average across all HONDA models (79.4%).
The HONDA CR-V has a pass rate of 81.2%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the HONDA CR-V tested at 0–3 years pass 96.6% of the time, compared with just 65.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 96.6% | 11,229 | 23,360 miles |
| 3–6 years | 95.5% | 39,154 | 35,230 miles |
| 6–10 years | 89.7% | 79,060 | 66,356 miles |
| 10–15 years | 82.2% | 82,101 | 98,978 miles |
| 15+ years | 65.4% | 93,279 | 134,594 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 59.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 59.3% | Not working |
| Suspension | 46.5% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 24.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 20.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 16.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 10.9% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 9.6% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.3% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 1.4% | Fixing missing |
Related HONDA models
- HONDA JAZZ — 80.4% pass rate
- HONDA CIVIC — 75.1% pass rate
- HONDA HR-V — 91.1% pass rate
- HONDA ACCORD — 69.8% pass rate
- HONDA INSIGHT — 79.8% pass rate
- HONDA FIT — 92.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HONDA CR-V?
- 81.2% of HONDA CR-V MOT tests pass, based on 304,823 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HONDA CR-V?
- The most common reason the HONDA CR-V fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 59.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the HONDA CR-V's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the HONDA service history guide for how to check and keep one.