2012 Honda CR-V · 40,997 MOT tests
2012 Honda CR-V reliability
2012 Honda CR-Vs fail 22.6% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 24 CR-V years (40,997 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- 22.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 84,278
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 40,997
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Honda CR-V
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.1%
- Suspension5.9%
- Tyres4.9%
- Brakes3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Steering1.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 2%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.87%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Direction indicator wrong colour 1.77%
An indicator showing the wrong colour may confuse other drivers, so the lens or bulb should be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.7%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.66%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 1.47%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.46%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.49%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.54%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.78%) · Indicator lens slightly discoloured (4.13%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (3.63%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Honda CR-V reliable?
2012 Honda CR-Vs fail 22.6% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 24 CR-V years (40,997 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Honda CR-V MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (2% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.87% of tests), direction indicator wrong colour (1.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Honda CR-V have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Honda CR-V shows 84,278 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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