Honda Cr V (2012)
2012 Honda Cr V
CarHunch analysed 13,175 real MOT records for the 2012 Honda Cr V. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Honda CR-V passes its MOT first time at 86.1%, which is a solid 6 percentage points above the UK average—but the elephant in the room is that nearly a third (32.1%) of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, making this a serious buyer concern that warrants a pre-purchase inspection. Petrol and diesel variants perform nearly identically, both around 85–87%, so fuel type isn't a deciding factor here.
At 66,963 miles on average, these CR-Vs show typical mileage for a 12-year-old and aren't being driven into the ground, yet they're still racking up an average of 1.91 failures and 14.1 advisories per test, suggesting wear-related issues are creeping in across multiple systems. If you're considering one, prioritize a full health check on brakes, suspension, and steering components—the high dangerous defect rate points to these as weak spots.
What to check before buying a 2012 Honda Cr V
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 32.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (57%) | 7,452 | 85.6% | 1.97 |
| Petrol (43%) | 5,723 | 86.6% | 1.82 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Honda Cr V vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Honda Cr V vehicles fall between 57,487 and 88,627 miles.
2012 Honda Cr V — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 11,907 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2012 Honda Cr V
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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50.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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49.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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29.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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24.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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23.4%
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
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21.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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20.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012. Counts include advisories and failures.
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