Honda CR-V MOT Results

Registered in 2018
91.5% pass rate
from 9,876 tests in 2021
(27% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda CR-V is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (38% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (40% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.061% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.20% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Headlamps (74% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Headlamp (85% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.051% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.041% fail on Direction indicators (81% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Flashing type (81% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Side repeaters (75% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.041% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.020% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.020% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.010% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.010% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 2.5% fail on Visibility (24% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.45% fail on Washers (47% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.071% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.010% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.4% fail on Tyres (58% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Tread depth (66% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Size/type
  • 0.94% fail on Brakes (32% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Mechanical brake components (58% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake linings and pads (53% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Brake pads (54% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.010% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.010% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.010% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.010% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Brake performance (46% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.081% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.061% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Rbt (65% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.030% fail on Rbt
          • 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.020% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.010% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.010% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.020% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.020% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 0.21% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Exhaust emissions (48% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.010% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.010% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.010% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.010% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.081% fail on Spark ignition (69% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 0.14% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Suspension (63% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.010% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.030% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.030% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.020% fail on Suspension arms (80% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.010% fail on Springs
      • 0.010% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.010% fail on Coil spring
  • 0.061% fail on Body, chassis, structure (72% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Transmission
      • 0.020% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.020% fail on Joints
    • 0.020% fail on Doors
      • 0.010% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.010% fail on Door condition
      • 0.010% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.010% fail on Door condition
    • 0.010% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.010% fail on Body
      • 0.010% fail on Other body component
    • 0.010% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.010% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.030% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (90% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Seat belts (82% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Condition (81% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Requirements
  • 0.010% fail on Steering
    • 0.010% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.010% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.010% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.010% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.010% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.010% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review

  • Honda CR-V (2018 - 2023)
    Effortless and efficient hybrid power. High quality and well-finished interior. Usefully large boot. Very comfortable ride.
  • Honda CR-V (2012 - 2018)
    1.6 i-DTEC is punchy and efficient, massive boot and a spacious cabin for five adults, superb build quality edges the CR-V into premium territory.

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