Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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 2021 Honda Cr V reliable?

Based on MOT data from 5,324 vehicles, the 2021 Honda Cr V has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Honda Cr V?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Honda Cr V are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (27.4% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (26.8% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (24.9% 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 2021 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 (2021)

5,324 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.9% first-time pass rate

2021 Honda Cr V

CarHunch analysed 5,324 real MOT records for the 2021 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 2021 Honda CR-V is a genuinely reliable choice, with a first-time pass rate of 94.5%—well above the UK average of 80%—and only 3.5% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. The hybrid variant dominates this cohort and maintains that strong 94.5% pass rate, though the smaller petrol sample drops to 90.4%, suggesting the hybrid powertrain is the more dependable option.

At a median mileage of just 26,123 miles for a three-year-old vehicle, these cars are relatively lightly used, which partly explains the low failure rate of 0.16 per vehicle. The real-world takeaway is straightforward: check the service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the hybrid battery and cooling system, but don't expect major surprises with this model.

The 2021 Honda Cr V passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.9% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.16

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

26k

Middle half: 19k–34k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.9% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 5,324 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 5,324 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 27.4%

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 7.7%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

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

Other issues 7.6%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Wipers & washers 3.5%

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Based on MOT data from 5,324 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.5% 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
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (98%)	5,198	94.9%	0.16
Petrol (2%)	125	93.4%	0.22

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 2021 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.

26,123

typical

18,780

low mileage

34,453

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Honda Cr V vehicles fall between 18,780 and 34,453 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,780 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.

✓ 18,780–34,453 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Honda Cr Vs sit.

⚠ Over 46,511 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.16

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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