2020 · 4 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2020 Honda CR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

5,456 MOT tests in 2024. 92.6% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time92.6%
Failed or needed repairs7.4%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,456 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    145 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.2%
    20 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.2%
    19 marked dangerous
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  2. Tyres2.9%
  3. Lights & electrics1.4%
  4. Brakes0.7%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.1%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  7. Suspension0.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.6%
  3. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.1%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.9%

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 2020 Honda CR-V?

In 2024, 92.6% of 2020 Honda CR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,456 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Honda CR-V?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 Honda CR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).