2019 Honda CR-V — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 34,993 MOT tests, the 2019 Honda CR-V recorded a 95.8% pass rate. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail 9.5% of the time, so this is 5.2pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.8%) and visibility (2.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 814 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2019 CR-V fails 2.7% of the time in the 0-30k band and 2.4% at 120-150k, a spread of only 0.4 points.
Fuel type barely separates them — hybrid fails 3.7% of the time against 4.7% for petrol.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 15.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 3.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 5.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.8% | 963 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.2% | 777 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 604 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 308 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.1% | 39 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.1% | 29 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 814 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 688 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 653 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 248 |
| 5 | Washers | 182 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 125 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 15.4% | 5,404 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.7% | 1,994 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.7% | 1,988 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 1,004 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 88 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 80 |
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 | 18,243 | 2.7% |
| 30-60k | 14,127 | 5.6% |
| 60-90k | 2,303 | 7.6% |
| 90-120k | 265 | 5.3% |
| 120-150k | 42 | 2.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 19,867 | 4.7% |
| Hybrid | 14,992 | 3.7% |
| Diesel | 134 | 4.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 232 | 3.5% |
| 2022 | 8,745 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 8,718 | 4.0% |
| 2024 | 8,595 | 4.8% |
| 2025 | 8,703 | 5.6% |
What to check before buying a 2019 CR-V
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 2.8% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (2.8% 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.
- Visibility (2.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (1.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2019 Honda CR-Vs pass their MOT?
95.8% of the 34,993 2019 Honda CR-V MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Honda CR-V?
Tyres, recorded in 2.8% of tests, followed by visibility (2.2%).
Does the 2019 CR-V get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.7% in the 0-30k band to 2.4% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 34,993 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.