2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Honda CR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

14,298 MOT tests in 2024. 85.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time85.0%
Failed or needed repairs15.0%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,298 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    354 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    292 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    95 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.8%
  2. Lights & electrics4.5%
  3. Brakes4.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  5. Suspension2.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  7. Steering0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.0%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.5%

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 2015 Honda CR-V?

In 2024, 85.0% of 2015 Honda CR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,298 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Honda CR-V?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Honda CR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).