2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Honda CR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

9,758 MOT tests in 2024. 71.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time71.1%
Failed or needed repairs28.9%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,758 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working3.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    375 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    227 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative1.6%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.9%
  2. Suspension10.7%
  3. Brakes5.8%
  4. Tyres5.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  6. Steering3.4%
  7. Body & chassis2.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%

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 2010 Honda CR-V?

In 2024, 71.1% of 2010 Honda CR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,758 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Honda CR-V?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Honda CR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 119, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).