2010 Honda CR-V — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 Honda CR-V passed 83.0% of its 60,620 recorded MOT tests. That is 8.3 percentage points better than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 25.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 11.5% of all tests — 4.7 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, position lamp and tread depth — stop lamp alone was recorded 1,833 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 22.4% once past 150k — 3.1× the risk.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.5pp more often than petrol ones (18.2% vs 15.7%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 27.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 14.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.5% | 6,954 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.7% | 4,077 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.9% | 2,383 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.6% | 2,169 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 1,901 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.2% | 1,337 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stop lamp | 1,833 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 1,824 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 1,788 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 1,743 |
| 5 | Individual direction indicators | 1,423 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 1,280 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 27.7% | 16,774 |
| 2 | Tyres | 25.9% | 15,694 |
| 3 | Brakes | 18.0% | 10,911 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 12.4% | 7,502 |
| 5 | Other defects | 11.2% | 6,775 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.0% | 5,429 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 356 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 4,781 | 10.5% |
| 60-90k | 15,602 | 14.0% |
| 90-120k | 20,678 | 17.4% |
| 120-150k | 12,798 | 19.9% |
| 150k+ | 6,400 | 22.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 30,837 | 18.2% |
| Petrol | 29,774 | 15.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,399 | 14.9% |
| 2022 | 12,344 | 15.6% |
| 2023 | 12,351 | 17.4% |
| 2024 | 11,937 | 18.3% |
| 2025 | 11,589 | 19.0% |
What to check before buying a 2010 CR-V
On a 2010 CR-V, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 11.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (11.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (6.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Tyres (3.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Honda CR-Vs pass their MOT?
83.0% of the 60,620 2010 Honda CR-V MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Honda CR-V?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.5% of tests, followed by suspension (6.7%).
Does the 2010 CR-V get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 22.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 60,620 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.