2020 Honda CR-V · 11,979 MOT tests
2020 Honda CR-V reliability
2020 Honda CR-Vs fail 6.9% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 24 CR-V years (11,979 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- 6.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 26,546
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,979
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Honda CR-V
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Tyres2.6%
- Lights and electrics1.2%
- Brakes0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.1%
- Suspension0.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.26%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.63%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.5%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.29%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.19%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.18%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.52%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.17%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.09%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.03%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.01%) · Brake pads wearing thin (0.89%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Honda CR-V reliable?
2020 Honda CR-Vs fail 6.9% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 24 CR-V years (11,979 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Honda CR-V MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.26% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.63% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Honda CR-V have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Honda CR-V shows 26,546 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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