Honda Cr V (2016)
2016 Honda Cr V
CarHunch analysed 14,551 real MOT records for the 2016 Honda Cr V. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Honda CR-V is a genuinely reliable prospect, with a 90.8% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and notably, both petrol and diesel versions perform similarly strong (91.5% and 90.4% respectively). However, one in five of these vehicles have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which is a legitimate concern worth investigating on any used example you're considering.
At just under 50,000 miles on average, these CR-Vs are running light for their age, suggesting owners are treating them well. The typical vehicle racks up 0.81 failures and 5.9 advisories per test, pointing to minor wear items rather than structural problems—so when you view one, ask the seller for full MOT history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the advisory items to catch anything developing early.
What to check before buying a 2016 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.
- 📄 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 (65%) | 9,523 | 90.4% | 0.84 |
| Petrol (35%) | 5,028 | 91.5% | 0.74 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 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 2016 Honda Cr V vehicles fall between 40,586 and 65,535 miles.
2016 Honda Cr V — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 13,725 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 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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35.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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23.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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18%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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16.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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15.9%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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14.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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13.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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