Honda Cr-v vs Honda Melody mini: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cr-v
78%
MOT pass rate · 303,701 vehicles
Honda Melody mini
83%
MOT pass rate · 321 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Melody mini is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Cr-v | Honda Melody mini |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 112,488 mi | 6,005 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 303,701 | 321 |
Most common faults
Honda Cr-v
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Honda Melody mini
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
- Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Honda Melody mini is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.