Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Honda Cr V?

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 14,551 vehicles, the 2016 Honda Cr V has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Honda Cr V?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Honda Cr V are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (35.1% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (33.6% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (23.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Honda Cr V?

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.

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Honda Cr V (2016)

14,551 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.8% first-time pass rate

2016 Honda Cr V

CarHunch analysed 14,551 real MOT records for the 2016 Honda Cr V. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

The 2016 Honda Cr V passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (90.8%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

19.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.81

Over 7.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

52k

Middle half: 41k–66k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 5.9 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 14,551 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.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 14,551 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 35.1%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 23.9%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 12.2%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · …

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Honda Cr V

Based on MOT data from 14,551 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.4% 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 (65%)	9,523	90.4%	0.84
Petrol (35%)	5,028	91.5%	0.74

Colour Breakdown

Based on 298,812 Honda Cr V vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 24%

71,624

Black 18.3%

54,673

Blue 16.7%

49,921

Grey 16.4%

49,125

Red 9.1%

27,104

White 6.1%

18,282

Brown 3.2%

9,474

Green 3%

8,929

Gold 1.6%

4,824

Bronze 1.2%

3,503

Orange 0.3%

1,022

Yellow 0.1%

331

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Honda Cr V 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.

51,944

typical

40,586

low mileage

65,535

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Honda Cr V vehicles fall between 40,586 and 65,535 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 40,586 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.

✓ 40,586–65,535 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Honda Cr Vs sit.

⚠ Over 88,472 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 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Honda Cr Vs are 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.
* 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

7.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.81

Avg failures per vehicle

5.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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