Honda Hr-v Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Hr-v reliable? We analysed 453,253 real MOT tests across 47,982 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Hr-v is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Hr-v.
Honda Hr-v Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Hr-v. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Hr-v MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Hr-v to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Hr-v Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Hr-v fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Hr-v Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Hr-v models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Hr-v Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Hr-v owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Hr-v MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Hr-v year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 63 | 81.0% | 18,820 | 29,483 | 38,204 |
| 2021 | 139 | 89.9% | 19,146 | 27,199 | 38,200 |
| 2020 | 13,323 | 93.0% | 15,779 | 23,586 | 33,808 |
| 2019 | 23,031 | 93.2% | 16,944 | 25,637 | 37,371 |
| 2018 | 35,875 | 91.3% | 19,986 | 30,418 | 44,590 |
| 2017 | 42,813 | 90.2% | 23,168 | 35,569 | 52,458 |
| 2016 | 57,138 | 88.7% | 26,230 | 40,215 | 59,148 |
| 2015 | 25,515 | 88.6% | 29,262 | 44,555 | 64,383 |
| 2008 | 67 | 71.6% | 75,746 | 103,267 | 147,777 |
| 2007 | 105 | 75.2% | 50,282 | 86,745 | 128,082 |
| 2006 | 1,150 | 75.4% | 44,890 | 67,643 | 94,832 |
| 2005 | 8,607 | 75.9% | 42,603 | 68,013 | 93,689 |
| 2004 | 13,773 | 76.1% | 40,735 | 65,960 | 95,075 |
| 2003 | 20,518 | 75.9% | 41,873 | 66,491 | 93,460 |
| 2002 | 41,577 | 75.6% | 48,819 | 72,778 | 100,023 |
| 2001 | 54,559 | 74.0% | 55,102 | 78,559 | 104,820 |
| 2000 | 65,020 | 72.3% | 61,390 | 83,993 | 108,859 |
| 1999 | 47,547 | 71.0% | 66,087 | 87,712 | 112,111 |
| 1998 | 362 | 74.6% | 75,519 | 95,656 | 126,790 |
How Long Does a Honda Hr-v Last?
Based on 47,982 Honda Hr-v vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Hr-v Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Hr-v MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Hr-v
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.2% MOT pass rate from 23,031 tests
71.0% MOT pass rate from 47,547 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Hr-v is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.2% across 23,031 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 71.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Hr-v Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Hr-v THIS CAR | 80.9% | 453,253 | 56,924 mi | 27 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Audi A2 | 71.8% | 380,691 | 85,889 mi | 26 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Hr-v sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Hr-v has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.9% across 453,253 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda Hr-v are brake pipe excessively corroded (10,151 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (7,863), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6,183). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Hr-v with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Honda Hr-v owner drives around 5,721 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Hr-v models stay on UK roads for around 27 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.