2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Honda CR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

14,147 MOT tests in 2024. 86.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time86.3%
Failed or needed repairs13.7%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,147 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    300 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    303 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    112 marked dangerous
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.7%
  2. Brakes4.1%
  3. Lights & electrics3.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  5. Suspension1.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Steering0.3%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.0%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.1%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2016 Honda CR-V?

In 2024, 86.3% of 2016 Honda CR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,147 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Honda CR-V?

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

Is the 2016 Honda CR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).