Honda CR-V MOT Results

Registered in 2009
73.1% pass rate
from 10,480 tests in 2021
(32% better than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda CR-V is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.4% fail on Suspension (42% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (39% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (52% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint (71% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.57% fail on Linkage (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.095% fail on Anti-roll bar (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms (67% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint dust cover (45% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Suspension arm (78% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Springs (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs (81% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Shock absorbers (36% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0095% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0095% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.076% fail on Wheel bearings (89% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0095% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.038% fail on Sub-frames (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Sub-frame (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0095% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0095% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.0095% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0095% fail on Levelling valve
  • 8.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (35% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp (16% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0095% fail on Matched pair
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type (48% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.23% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0095% fail on Switch
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (49% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment (39% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.057% fail on Trailer electrical socket (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Horn (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.048% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.038% fail on Position lamp (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.019% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0095% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0095% fail on Switch
    • 0.0095% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0095% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 4.7% fail on Brakes (47% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (27% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.55% fail on Brake discs and drums (52% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Brake discs (53% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0095% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.019% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (85% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0095% fail on Lever
        • 0.0095% fail on Linkage
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance (67% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (57% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0095% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (85% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance (96% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0095% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0095% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance (69% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Decelerometer (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake performance (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.0095% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0095% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.086% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (86% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Rbt (sp) (92% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake imbalance (93% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake performance (85% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.36% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (44% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Anti-lock braking system (43% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.019% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.35% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.35% fail on Lever
    • 0.076% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.029% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0095% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.029% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0095% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.0095% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0095% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0095% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (29% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.6% fail on Condition (47% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Size/type (81% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility (29% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (43% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.086% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.029% fail on View to rear (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Mirrors (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0095% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.029% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0095% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0095% fail on Other components
        • 0.0095% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.40% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pipes and hoses (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Operation
      • 0.029% fail on Other components
    • 0.15% fail on Steering gear (52% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack (50% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0095% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0095% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (68% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Compression ignition (36% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.038% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0095% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0095% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0095% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.36% fail on Spark ignition (87% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions (92% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Emissions not tested (91% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Engine oil leaks (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Exhaust system (78% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Transmission (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Drive shafts (86% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0095% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.029% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.019% fail on Joints
        • 0.0095% fail on Prop shaft
      • 0.0095% fail on Belts
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.076% fail on Pipe
      • 0.038% fail on Tank
      • 0.019% fail on System
    • 0.076% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.057% fail on Body
      • 0.038% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0095% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0095% fail on Panel
    • 0.038% fail on Towbar (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Other towbar components (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Coupling
    • 0.038% fail on Undertray
    • 0.029% fail on Integral vehicle structure (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.019% fail on Doors (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Other passenger's door (81% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Seats (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0095% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0095% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0095% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0095% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.73% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (32% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Seat belts (47% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Condition (46% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0095% fail on Requirements
    • 0.0095% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0095% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.42% fail on Attachment
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0095% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0095% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0095% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0095% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review

  • Honda CR-V (2007 - 2012)
    Roomy and versatile. Very comfortable, pleasant and relaxing to drive. not at all cumbersome. 2.2 i-CTDI diesel is excellent.

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