2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Honda CR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

14,555 MOT tests in 2024. 82.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time82.3%
Failed or needed repairs17.7%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,555 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    562 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    273 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  5. Stop lamp: not working0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    123 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.7%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.7%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.9%
  2. Lights & electrics5.6%
  3. Brakes4.9%
  4. Suspension3.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  6. Steering0.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  3. Stop lamp: with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.3%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2014 Honda CR-V?

In 2024, 82.3% of 2014 Honda CR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,555 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Honda CR-V?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 Honda CR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).