Honda HR-V
From 54,513 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer HR-Vs fare better: 2021 models pass at 90.8% vs 65.7% for 2001.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 793 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 793 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 610 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 576 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 565 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 412 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 346 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 337 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 270 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 227 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 197 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 46.4% of HR-V failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 13% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £111.
The warranty question
A new HR-V passes its MOT 93.4% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 87.5%, a 5.9 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. With an average repair bill of £111 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a HR-V that's past its third birthday.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 93.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 93.6% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2018 | 90.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
10 earlier years
| 2017 | 89.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2016 | 87.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2015 | 86% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2005 | 63.4% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2004 | 63.8% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2003 | 67.3% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2002 | 66.8% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2001 | 65.7% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2000 | 64.4% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1999 | 69.9% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all HR-Vs tested had between 44,814 and 80,927 miles on the clock.
At 59,373 median miles, the HR-V has 0.019 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
| Honda Ww | 83.2% |
Common questions
What is the Honda HR-V MOT pass rate?
The Honda HR-V has a 88.6% MOT pass rate based on 54,513 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda HR-V?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda HR-V is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 793 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda HR-V at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda HR-V is 59,373 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 44,814 and 80,927 miles.
Buying a used HR-V?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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