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Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec reliable? We analysed 417 real MOT tests across 134 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 417 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
97.8%
Typical Mileage
38,389mi
Annual Mileage
6,174mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec.

Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,160 mi/yr
Typical
6,174 mi/yr
Average
7,683 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,265 mi/yr

Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
38,389 mi
75th Percentile
54,678 mi
95th Percentile
81,955 mi
Max Recorded
101,164 mi

How Does the Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec 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 SE I-vtec THIS CAR 97.8% 417 38,389 mi — 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
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Auto 92.9% 452 18,037 mi — yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec?

The Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec has an overall MOT pass rate of 97.8% across 417 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec owner drives around 6,174 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.

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.

Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec reliable?
Based on 417 MOT tests, the Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec has a 97.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec do per year?
The typical Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec does around 6,174 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Hr-v SE I-vtec?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.