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Honda Cr-v vs Honda Sfx 50: 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 Sfx 50
63%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cr-v (78%) and Honda Sfx 50 (63%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Honda Cr-v Honda Sfx 50
MOT pass rate 78% ✓ 63%
MOT failure rate 22% ✓ 37%
Faults & advisories per test 1.9 0.9 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 112,488 mi 13,159 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 303,701 5

Most common faults

Honda Cr-v

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Honda Sfx 50

  1. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. front panel damaged but still secure
  4. o/s front indicator lens broken
  5. one of two rear light bulbs not working
  6. Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Honda Cr-v (78%) and Honda Sfx 50 (63%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Honda Cr-v report Full Honda Sfx 50 report Most reliable cars

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.