Honda Cr-v vs Honda Xl-125: 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 Xl-125
80%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cr-v (78%) and Honda Xl-125 (80%) 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 Xl-125 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 112,488 mi | 29,164 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 303,701 | 3 |
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 Xl-125
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
- Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)
- Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
- Nearside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)
- Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Cr-v (78%) and Honda Xl-125 (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cr-v report Full Honda Xl-125 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.