2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Honda CR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

9,218 MOT tests in 2024. 67.0% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time67.0%
Failed or needed repairs33.0%
Typical mileage at test124,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,218 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    441 marked dangerous
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  3. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    203 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.6%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics19.2%
  2. Suspension17.3%
  3. Brakes7.8%
  4. Tyres6.1%
  5. Steering5.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  7. Body & chassis3.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.9%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Honda CR-V?

In 2024, 67.0% of 2009 Honda CR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,218 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Honda CR-V?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Honda CR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).