2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Honda CR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

9,309 MOT tests in 2024. 88.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time88.9%
Failed or needed repairs11.1%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,309 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    169 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    163 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  6. Stop lamp: not working0.7%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics4.1%
  2. Tyres3.3%
  3. Brakes2.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  6. Suspension0.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.1%
  4. Stop lamp: with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning3.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.5%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2018 Honda CR-V?

In 2024, 88.9% of 2018 Honda CR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,309 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Honda CR-V?

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

Is the 2018 Honda CR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).