2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Honda CR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

9,656 MOT tests in 2024. 72.2% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time72.2%
Failed or needed repairs27.8%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,656 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working3.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    372 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    224 marked dangerous
  6. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.7%
  7. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative1.6%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.6%
  2. Suspension9.5%
  3. Brakes5.8%
  4. Tyres5.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  6. Body & chassis2.6%
  7. Steering2.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.2%
  4. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour6.4%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn6.4%

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 2011 Honda CR-V?

In 2024, 72.2% of 2011 Honda CR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,656 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 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 2011 Honda CR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).