Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Honda Cr V Sr I Dtec 4x2?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Honda Cr V Sr I Dtec 4x2?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Honda Cr V Sr I Dtec 4x2?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2016 Honda Cr V Sr I Dtec 4x2 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 140 vehicles, the 2016 Honda Cr V Sr I Dtec 4x2 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Honda Cr V Sr I Dtec 4x2?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

CarHunch

Get Started

Honda Cr V Sr I Dtec 4x2 (2016)

140 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.7% first-time pass rate

2016 Honda Cr V Sr I Dtec 4x2

CarHunch analysed 140 real MOT records for the 2016 Honda Cr V Sr I Dtec 4x2. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
Which year to buy? →

On this page

AI Analysis Reliability Overview Check a Specific Reg Buyer's Checklist Pass Rate by Fuel Mileage Distribution Still on the Road MOT Averages Compare Models

This 2016 Honda CR-V diesel is a poor first-time MOT performer: only 61.5% pass on their first attempt, well below the UK average of 80%, and the diesel variants in this sample fare marginally worse at 60.6%. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare (0%), so when failures do occur, they're typically minor rectifiable issues rather than safety-critical problems.

At 71,842 miles median, these CR-Vs are running roughly on par with age-appropriate mileage, yet they're still generating failures despite low advisory counts—suggesting problems tend to be binary rather than creeping deterioration. If you're considering one, budget for at least one remedial visit to a trusted diesel specialist before or shortly after purchase, particularly to the fuel system and emissions components where diesel CR-Vs historically stumble.

We have limited data for the 2016 Honda Cr V Sr I Dtec 4x2 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

96.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

Check this vehicle

Avg failures / car

0.11

Over 3.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

72k

Middle half: 59k–91k

For context

These stats describe 140 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

A solid choice — agree?

See this vehicle's full MOT history & AI hunches

Spot recurring advisories, hidden issues, and how it compares to 140 Honda Cr V Sr I Dtec 4x2 cars.

Before you buy a 2016 Honda Cr V Sr I Dtec 4x2

Based on MOT data from 140 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (98%)	137	96.6%	0.11

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Honda Cr V Sr I Dtec 4x2 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

71,842

typical

58,683

low mileage

91,127

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Honda Cr V Sr I Dtec 4x2 vehicles fall between 58,683 and 91,127 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 58,683 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 58,683–91,127 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Honda Cr V Sr I Dtec 4x2s sit.

⚠ Over 123,021 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Honda Cr V Sr I Dtec 4x2 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Honda Cr V Sr I Dtec 4x2s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 81 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.11

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

Other model years — Honda Cr V Sr I Dtec 4x2: All Cr V Sr I Dtec 4x2 years → Which year to buy? →

2014 2015

Or browse all models: Honda →

Compare with another model

See how the 2016 Honda Cr V Sr I Dtec 4x2 stacks up against a rival.

A solid choice — agree?