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Honda Crv Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Crv reliable? We analysed 668 real MOT tests across 109 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 668 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
75.6%
Typical Mileage
124,633mi
Annual Mileage
4,756mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Crv is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Crv.

Honda Crv Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Honda Crv. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Honda Crv Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Crv models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1

Honda Crv Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Honda Crv owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,902 mi/yr
Typical
4,756 mi/yr
Average
6,133 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,488 mi/yr

Honda Crv Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Honda Crv MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
124,633 mi
75th Percentile
150,157 mi
95th Percentile
200,605 mi
Max Recorded
1,243,707 mi

How Does the Honda Crv Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Honda Crv THIS CAR 75.6% 668 124,633 mi — yrs
Honda Civic 73.7% 9,391,580 74,987 mi 34 yrs
Honda Jazz 81% 5,740,892 48,635 mi 24 yrs
Honda Cr-v 78.5% 4,177,643 80,499 mi 29 yrs
BMW X2 XDRIVE25E M Sport X Auto 89.1% 1,040 37,905 mi — yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Crv sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Crv?

The Honda Crv has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.6% across 668 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Crv with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Honda Crv owner drives around 4,756 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Honda Crv — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Crv reliable?
Based on 668 MOT tests, the Honda Crv has a 75.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Crv?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Crv do per year?
The typical Honda Crv does around 4,756 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Crv last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Crv?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.