2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Honda CR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

12,259 MOT tests in 2024. 75.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time75.3%
Failed or needed repairs24.7%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,259 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    395 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    289 marked dangerous
  5. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  8. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative1.1%
  9. Position lamp: not working1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.9%
  2. Suspension8.2%
  3. Tyres5.8%
  4. Brakes5.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  6. Steering1.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%
  5. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour5.0%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2012 Honda CR-V?

In 2024, 75.3% of 2012 Honda CR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,259 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Honda CR-V?

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

Is the 2012 Honda CR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).