Honda Cr-v vs Honda Shadow 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 Shadow 50
78%
MOT pass rate · 10 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cr-v (78%) and Honda Shadow 50 (78%) 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 Shadow 50 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 78% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 22% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 112,488 mi | 13,005 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 303,701 | 10 |
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 Shadow 50
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Cr-v (78%) and Honda Shadow 50 (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cr-v report Full Honda Shadow 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.