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Honda HR-V MOT pass rate and common problems

90.3% of Honda HR-Vs passed the 2024 MOT (32,806 first tests): 86.9% at the first attempt and 3.3% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. About 1 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 36% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 64.4 (95% CI 62.6–66.2; 100 = normal).

Honda HR-V at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate90.3%incl. 3.3% fixed at the test centre202432806
Passed at the first attempt86.9%all first tests202432806
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 62.6–66.2)64.4index100 = normal for its age · rank 160 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202432806
Biggest excess: Visibility5.6per 1006.4 same-age2019–2024158050
Dangerous defects5.3per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024158050
Advisory items81.6per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024158050
strip · Honda HR-V · MOT Risk Index · 64.4 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Honda HR-V. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 160 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 153 and 167 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Honda HR-V index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank160of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202432806
Best rank within its 95% interval153rankother models held where they are202432806
Worst rank within its 95% interval167rankother models held where they are202432806

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 67.6 to 64.4 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Honda HR-V MOT, and how often?

Honda HR-V MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 6.8 per 100 tests, against 9.0 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 158,050).

bar · Honda HR-V · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 6.8 vs 9.0 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment6.8per 1009.02019–202410801
Suspension5.8per 1007.12019–20249127
Visibility5.6per 1006.42019–20248800
Tyres4.3per 1007.32019–20246842
Brakes4.1per 1007.02019–20246497
Body, chassis, structure1.9per 1002.92019–20242947

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 158,050 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Honda HR-V compare with cars of the same age?

At every age shown, the Honda HR-V is at or below same-age cars of comparable models on tyres, brakes and suspension; for example suspension at age 3: 0.3 failures per 100 tests, against 0.6 (2019–2024, n = 29,713).

bullet · Honda HR-V · Tyres, age 3 · 2.4 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 2.4 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 0.8 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.3 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 2.4 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 1.1 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.4 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 2.8 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 1.6 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 32.4per 1004.22019–202429713
Brakes, age 30.8per 1001.82019–202429713
Suspension, age 30.3per 1000.62019–202429713
Tyres, age 42.4per 1004.52019–202430343
Brakes, age 41.1per 1002.42019–202430343
Suspension, age 40.4per 1001.22019–202430343
Tyres, age 52.8per 1005.12019–202426498
Brakes, age 51.6per 1003.12019–202426498
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 50.8per 1002.22019–202426498
Tyres, age 63.3per 1005.52019–202421556
Brakes, age 62.6per 1003.82019–202421556
Suspension, age 61.3per 1003.72019–202421556
Tyres, age 73.5per 1006.02019–202415559
Brakes, age 73.1per 1004.52019–202415559
Suspension, age 72.2per 1005.72019–202415559
Tyres, age 84.0per 1006.32019–20249641
Brakes, age 83.6per 1005.42019–20249641
Suspension, age 83.9per 1007.82019–20249641

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Honda HR-V's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Honda HR-V advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 26.8% of the time.

funnel · Honda HR-V · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 26.8 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 26.8 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment26.8% next failmedian model2019–2024988
Suspension15.7% next failmedian model2019–20247575
Steering14.9% next failmedian model2019–2024670
Body, chassis, structure14.8% next failmedian model2019–20241716
Noise, emissions and leaks9.4% next failmedian model2019–20241901
Brakes7.9% next failmedian model2019–202412881
Tyres5.8% next failmedian model2019–202423270
Identification of the vehicle3.4% next failmedian model2019–20241657
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20247435

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Honda HR-V got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Honda HR-V MOTs flag tyres most: 35.6 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 158,050).

bar · Honda HR-V · Tyres · 35.6 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres35.6per 10039.72019–202456309
Brakes17.8per 10034.72019–202428173
Suspension12.2per 10026.22019–202419258
Non-component advisories7.2per 1007.82019–202411346
Body, chassis, structure2.3per 1004.62019–20243696
Noise, emissions and leaks1.9per 1005.22019–20243065

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 158,050 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Honda HR-V?

For Honda HR-Vs aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is visibility: 3.4% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 42,316).

bar · Honda HR-V · Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass · 2.7 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–202417940
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–202417940
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–202417940
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202417940
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202417940
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202417940
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202417940
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202417940
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202417940
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202417940
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory5.1% next fail2019–20244515
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.2% next fail2019–20244515
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–20244515
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20244515
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20244515
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20244515
Steering, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20244515
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20244515
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20244515
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20244515
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail4.9% next fail2019–20241521
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail2.9% next fail2019–20241521
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–20241521
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20241521
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20241521
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–202442316
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–202442316
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–202442316
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–202442316
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202442316
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202442316
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202442316
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202442316
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202442316
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202442316
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202442316
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.3% next fail2019–202416404
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–202416404
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.0% next fail2019–202416404
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–202416404
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–202416404
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202416404
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202416404
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202416404
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202416404
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202416404
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202416404
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.8% next fail2019–20246321
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.6% next fail2019–20246321
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.7% next fail2019–20246321
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.9% next fail2019–20246321
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–20246321
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20246321
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20246321
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20246321
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20246321
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20246321
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20246321
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–20249586
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–20249586
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–20249586
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20249586
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20249586
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20249586
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20249586
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20249586
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20249586
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20249586
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–20245447
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.2% next fail2019–20245447
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–20245447
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–20245447
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.6% next fail2019–20245447
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20245447
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20245447
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20245447
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20245447
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20245447
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20245447
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.2% next fail2019–20242397
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.1% next fail2019–20242397
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–20242397
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.8% next fail2019–20242397
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.6% next fail2019–20242397
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–20242397
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20242397
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20242397
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20242397
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20242397
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20242397
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 270 cars)11.1% next fail2019–2024270
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 270 cars)10.4% next fail2019–2024270
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 270 cars)8.9% next fail2019–2024270
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 270 cars)7.0% next fail2019–2024270
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 270 cars)6.3% next fail2019–2024270
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 270 cars)5.6% next fail2019–2024270
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 270 cars)2.6% next fail2019–2024270
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 223 cars)18.8% next fail2019–2024223
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 223 cars)16.1% next fail2019–2024223
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 223 cars)11.2% next fail2019–2024223
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 223 cars)8.1% next fail2019–2024223
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 223 cars)7.6% next fail2019–2024223
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 223 cars)4.9% next fail2019–2024223
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 223 cars)3.6% next fail2019–2024223
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 223 cars)2.2% next fail2019–2024223
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 328 cars)26.2% next fail2019–2024328
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 328 cars)18.3% next fail2019–2024328
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 328 cars)12.8% next fail2019–2024328
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 328 cars)9.8% next fail2019–2024328
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 328 cars)9.8% next fail2019–2024328
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 328 cars)8.8% next fail2019–2024328
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 328 cars)4.3% next fail2019–2024328
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 328 cars)4.3% next fail2019–2024328
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 328 cars)3.7% next fail2019–2024328
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass14.8% next fail2019–20242757
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass11.8% next fail2019–20242757
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.6% next fail2019–20242757
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.8% next fail2019–20242757
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.2% next fail2019–20242757
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–20242757
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–20242757
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–20242757
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20242757
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20242757
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory23.0% next fail2019–20243036
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory19.3% next fail2019–20243036
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.3% next fail2019–20243036
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.3% next fail2019–20243036
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory8.9% next fail2019–20243036
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.8% next fail2019–20243036
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5.6% next fail2019–20243036
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–20243036
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.2% next fail2019–20243036
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20243036
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20243036
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail27.7% next fail2019–20244027
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail21.2% next fail2019–20244027
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.1% next fail2019–20244027
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail10.8% next fail2019–20244027
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail10.5% next fail2019–20244027
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail10.2% next fail2019–20244027
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail6.9% next fail2019–20244027
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail6.4% next fail2019–20244027
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail3.9% next fail2019–20244027
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20244027
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20244027
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass13.9% next fail2019–20241199
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass12.3% next fail2019–20241199
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass7.7% next fail2019–20241199
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass5.5% next fail2019–20241199
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass5.4% next fail2019–20241199
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass4.7% next fail2019–20241199
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass3% next fail2019–20241199
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–20241199
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20241199
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20241199
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory23.1% next fail2019–20241616
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory19.9% next fail2019–20241616
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory11.6% next fail2019–20241616
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory8.3% next fail2019–20241616
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory8.0% next fail2019–20241616
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory6.3% next fail2019–20241616
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory5.1% next fail2019–20241616
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.2% next fail2019–20241616
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory3.0% next fail2019–20241616
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20241616
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail31.5% next fail2019–20241879
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail25.0% next fail2019–20241879
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail13.1% next fail2019–20241879
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail12.0% next fail2019–20241879
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail11.2% next fail2019–20241879
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail10.9% next fail2019–20241879
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail5.8% next fail2019–20241879
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail5.6% next fail2019–20241879
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–20241879
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–20241879
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20241879

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Honda HR-V get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Honda HR-V gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 5.3 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 20.3 major and 6.8 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Honda HR-V · Dangerous defects · 5.3 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 5.3 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects5.3per 10011.22019–2024158050

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 158,050 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Honda HR-V still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Honda HR-V go from 3.2% at age 3 (rough estimate: 437 tests, 95% interval 1.9–5.3%) to 45.9% at age 19 (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 38.4–53.7%), against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 38.4–53.7%) (2024, n = 32,806).

line · Honda HR-V · Age 3 (rough estimate: 437 tests, 95% interval 1.9–5.3%) · 3.2 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3 (rough estim: 3.2. Age 19 (rough esti: 45.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 437 tests, 95% interval 1.9–5.3%)3.2% failed first time12.42024437
Age 47.3% failed first time13.120243709
Age 57.5% failed first time15.120244880
Age 610.7% failed first time17.520246050
Age 712.2% failed first time20.220245853
Age 814.9% failed first time23.320246868
Age 916.4% failed first time26.520242751
Age 19 (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 38.4–53.7%)45.9% failed first time43.52024159

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Honda HR-V compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Honda HR-Vs fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 9, where they fail less often: 16.4% against 32.0% (2024, n = 2,754).

line · Honda HR-V · Age 3 · 6.9 vs 11.3 · 2024
Age 3: 6.9. Age 20: 45.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 36.9% fail11.3202429713
Age 48.8% fail14.3202430343
Age 59.9% fail17.4202426498
Age 611.6% fail20.8202421556
Age 712.6% fail24.4202415559
Age 814.8% fail28.220249641
Age 916.4% fail32.020242754
Age 1441.3% fail45.02024436
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1544.5% fail46.32024868
Age 1645.3% fail47.320241346
Age 1743.7% fail47.820242243
Age 1843.6% fail4820243108
Age 1944.1% fail47.820243613
Age 2045.3% fail47.420243392

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Honda HR-V years should I avoid?

The Honda HR-V build year that fails most for its age is 2016: index 109.5 (95% CI 106.4–112.6) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 41,600).

Build year matters for the Honda HR-V: 2016 Honda HR-Vs fail more than their age would predict, 2019 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Honda HR-V · Build year 1999 (rough estimate: 1,507 tests, 95% interval 94.2–109.3) · 101.7 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 1999 (rough estimate: 1,507 tests, 95% interval 94.2–109.3)101.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241507
Build year 2000 (rough estimate: 3,197 tests, 95% interval 94.0–104.3)99.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243197
Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 3,974 tests, 95% interval 95.3–104.6)100index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243974
Build year 2002 (better for its age)94.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244264
Build year 2003 (rough estimate: 2,288 tests, 95% interval 90.7–102.7)96.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242288
Build year 2004 (rough estimate: 2,143 tests, 95% interval 89.8–102.1)96index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242143
Build year 2005 (rough estimate: 1,197 tests, 95% interval 88.9–105.7)97.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241197
Build year 2015103.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202416607
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2016 (worse for its age)109.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–202441600
Build year 2017103.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202430719
Build year 201898.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202424448
Build year 2019 (better for its age)79.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202414759
Build year 2020 (better for its age)87.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247483

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Honda HR-V MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Honda HR-V MOT: about £30 (up to about £57 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 32,806).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Honda HR-V · Expected repair bill · 30.0 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill30.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue32806
Estimated range lower30.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue32806
Estimated range upper57.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue32806
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)10.4GBP expected contribution180price catalogue32806
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)9.5GBP expected contribution140price catalogue32806
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)6.2GBP expected contribution150price catalogue32806
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)3.9GBP expected contribution90price catalogue32806

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Honda HR-V more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 2 fail less often for their age than the Honda HR-V and 6 as often or more. The Honda HR-V has an MOT Risk Index of 64.4, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 32,806).

bar · Honda HR-V · Honda HR-V (this model) · 64.4 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Honda HR-V (this model)64.4index100 = normal202432806
Audi Q262.4index64.4202473559
Volkswagen T-Roc62.4index64.4202476126
Seat Ateca73.1index64.4202447498
Skoda Karoq72.3index64.4202453001
MINI Countryman69.3index64.42024106827
Suzuki Vitara79.9index64.4202466554
Hyundai Ioniq89.1index64.4202444983
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Honda Jazz80.8index64.42024319308

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Honda HR-V normally do?

At age 8, the median Honda HR-V had covered 53,549 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 38,520 to 70,791 miles (2024, n = 6,868).

line · Honda HR-V · Age 3 median (rough estimate) · 18979 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median (roug: 18979. Age 19 P75 (rough : 123916. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median (rough estimate)18979miles2024437
Age 3 P25 (rough estimate)14038miles2024437
Age 3 P75 (rough estimate)24783miles2024437
Age 4 median22916miles20243709
Age 4 P2516011miles20243709
Age 4 P7531532miles20243709
Age 5 median28470miles20244880
Age 5 P2520430miles20244880
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7538410miles20244880
Age 6 median36562miles20246050
Age 6 P2526518miles20246050
Age 6 P7549401miles20246050
Age 7 median45352miles20245853
Age 7 P2532687miles20245853
Age 7 P7560674miles20245853
Age 8 median53549miles20246868
Age 8 P2538520miles20246868
Age 8 P7570791miles20246868
Age 9 median61860miles20242751
Age 9 P2545516miles20242751
Age 9 P7579718miles20242751
Age 19 median (rough estimate)98219miles2024159
Age 19 P25 (rough estimate)83266miles2024159
Age 19 P75 (rough estimate)123916miles2024159

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Honda HR-V MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 9.0% of Honda HR-Vs with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 24.1% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 8,234). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Honda HR-V · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 6.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles6.3% failed first time20247489
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles10.8% failed first time20241417
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 14–29.7%)20.8% failed first time2024101
Age 6–9, <40k miles9% failed first time20248151
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles14.1% failed first time20249306
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles18.2% failed first time20243236
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles23.8% failed first time2024728
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 83 tests, 95% interval 16.2–34.3%)24.1% failed first time202483
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 8.2–28%)15.7% failed first time202451
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 24.9–36%)30.1% failed first time2024259
Age 15+, 70-100k miles42.1% failed first time2024541
Age 15+, 100-140k miles43.5% failed first time2024655
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 45.3–57.4%)51.4% failed first time2024259

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Honda HR-V last?

8.0% of Honda HR-Vs tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 1.3% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 12,527).

line · Honda HR-V · 100,000 miles · 8 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 8. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles8% of tested cars202412527
150,000 miles1.3% of tested cars20242011
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 0.1–0.1%)0.1% of tested cars2024160

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Honda HR-V driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Honda HR-V index is 73.6, against 69.1 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 32,806).

slope · Honda HR-V · Age and mileage adjusted index · 73.6 vs 69.1 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 69.1 vs 73.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index73.6index69.12019–202432806

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Honda HR-V fuel fails its MOT less?

Diesel Honda HR-Vs fail first time more often than petrol ones, before allowing for age: 15.8% against 12.4%.

bar · Honda HR-V · Petrol · 12.4 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol12.4% fail first timeother fuels202423358
Diesel15.8% fail first timeother fuels20248713

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Honda HR-V engine is best?

For its age, the best Honda HR-V engine is the petrol 1.2–1.5 litre at index 89.2, and the worst the diesel 1.5–1.8 litre at 119.2, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 32,806).

bar · Honda HR-V · Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre · 89.2 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre89.2index vs model norm100 = model average202489939
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre100index vs model norm100 = model average202421087
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre119.2index vs model norm100 = model average202446012

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Honda HR-V fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Honda HR-V range from 7.5% to 24.9% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Honda HR-V · Exeter (EX) · 24.9 vs 13.1 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 9%. 21%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Exeter (EX)24.9% fail first time13.120241543
Medway (ME)23.1% fail first time13.12024782
London SE (SE)22.4% fail first time13.12024878
Sunderland (SR)7.5% fail first time13.12024703
Nottingham (NG)8.0% fail first time13.120244880
Preston (PR)8.1% fail first time13.120241469
Tonbridge (TN)21.3% fail first time13.120241620
Plymouth (PL)21.3% fail first time13.120242006
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Torquay (TQ)21% fail first time13.120241219
Leeds (LS)20.9% fail first time13.12024731
Hereford (HR)20.5% fail first time13.12024560
London N (N)20.0% fail first time13.12024721
Newport (NP)19.9% fail first time13.12024816
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 14.6–26.0%)19.7% fail first time13.12024183
Walsall (WS)19.4% fail first time13.120241286
Manchester (M)19.1% fail first time13.120241015
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 446 tests, 95% interval 15.7–23.0%)19.1% fail first time13.12024446
Dorchester (DT)18.9% fail first time13.12024977
Liverpool (L)18.6% fail first time13.12024737
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 292 tests, 95% interval 14.2–23.0%)18.1% fail first time13.12024292
London E (E)18.0% fail first time13.12024549
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 416 tests, 95% interval 14.6–22.0%)18.0% fail first time13.12024416
Taunton (TA)18.0% fail first time13.12024996
Llandudno (LL)17.9% fail first time13.120241247
Luton (LU)17.6% fail first time13.12024510
Kirkcaldy (KY)17.6% fail first time13.120241153
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 284 tests, 95% interval 13.6–22.5%)17.6% fail first time13.12024284
Bournemouth (BH)17.5% fail first time13.120242795
Swansea (SA)17.5% fail first time13.120241654
Kirkwall (KW) (rough estimate: 126 tests, 95% interval 11.8–25.0%)17.5% fail first time13.12024126
Oxford (OX)17.4% fail first time13.120241497
Truro (TR)17.4% fail first time13.12024937
Dundee (DD)17.4% fail first time13.120241001
Twickenham (TW)17.4% fail first time13.12024679
Shrewsbury (SY)17.4% fail first time13.120241071
Norwich (NR)17.2% fail first time13.120241997
Glasgow (G)16.9% fail first time13.120242438
Uxbridge (UB)16.7% fail first time13.12024593
Perth (PH)16.6% fail first time13.12024844
London W (W)16.4% fail first time13.120241465
Gloucester (GL)16.4% fail first time13.120241748
Salisbury (SP)16.3% fail first time13.12024858
Lancaster (LA)16.3% fail first time13.120241286
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 479 tests, 95% interval 13.1–19.6%)16.1% fail first time13.12024479
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 414 tests, 95% interval 12.7–19.8%)15.9% fail first time13.12024414
Aberdeen (AB)15.9% fail first time13.120242053
London NW (NW)15.8% fail first time13.120241457
Motherwell (ML)15.7% fail first time13.12024984
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)15.6% fail first time13.120241465
Southampton (SO)15.6% fail first time13.120242304
Chelmsford (CM)15.6% fail first time13.12024980
Watford (WD)15.6% fail first time13.120241612
Guildford (GU)15.6% fail first time13.120242436
London SW (SW)15.5% fail first time13.12024711
Northampton (NN)15.4% fail first time13.120241667
Paisley (PA)15.4% fail first time13.12024980
Portsmouth (PO)15.4% fail first time13.120242703
Bath (BA)15.3% fail first time13.120241620
Telford (TF)15.3% fail first time13.12024662
Harrow (HA)15.2% fail first time13.120241706
Ipswich (IP)15.2% fail first time13.120242214
Bristol (BS)15.2% fail first time13.120242738
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 290 tests, 95% interval 11.5–19.8%)15.2% fail first time13.12024290
Brighton (BN)15.1% fail first time13.120242390
Bradford (BD)15.1% fail first time13.120241000
Cardiff (CF)15.0% fail first time13.120242031
Chester (CH)14.9% fail first time13.120241837
Croydon (CR)14.8% fail first time13.120241379
Reading (RG)14.8% fail first time13.120242477
Carlisle (CA)14.6% fail first time13.120241480
Leicester (LE)14.2% fail first time13.120241672
Redhill (RH)14.1% fail first time13.120241677
Kilmarnock (KA)14.0% fail first time13.120241233
St Albans (AL)13.8% fail first time13.120241244
Wolverhampton (WV)13.8% fail first time13.120241096
Romford (RM)13.8% fail first time13.12024996
Milton Keynes (MK)13.8% fail first time13.120241331
Birmingham (B)13.7% fail first time13.120243617
Dumfries (DG)13.7% fail first time13.120241050
Huddersfield (HD)13.6% fail first time13.12024851
Stockport (SK)13.6% fail first time13.120241672
Cleveland (TS)13.6% fail first time13.120241252
Sheffield (S)13.6% fail first time13.120242643
Peterborough (PE)13.5% fail first time13.120242678
Crewe (CW)13.4% fail first time13.12024926
Colchester (CO)13.4% fail first time13.120241235
Coventry (CV)13.3% fail first time13.120241500
York (YO)13.3% fail first time13.120241442
Stevenage (SG)13.1% fail first time13.120241781
Derby (DE)12.9% fail first time13.120241366
Blackpool (FY)12.0% fail first time13.120241101
Edinburgh (EH)12.0% fail first time13.120242732
Canterbury (CT)11.9% fail first time13.12024986
Wakefield (WF)11.8% fail first time13.120241010
Worcester (WR)11.6% fail first time13.120241229
Bolton (BL)11.6% fail first time13.120241034
Cambridge (CB)11.5% fail first time13.120241727
Dartford (DA)11.4% fail first time13.12024991
Durham (DH)11.3% fail first time13.12024769
Doncaster (DN)11.2% fail first time13.120242597
Wigan (WN)11.1% fail first time13.12024817
Harrogate (HG)10.8% fail first time13.12024611
Falkirk (FK)10.7% fail first time13.12024815
Lincoln (LN)10.6% fail first time13.120241147
Hemel Hempstead (HP)10.6% fail first time13.120242232
Inverness (IV)10.5% fail first time13.12024978
Swindon (SN)10.4% fail first time13.120241649
Newcastle (NE)10.1% fail first time13.120241884
Slough (SL)9.9% fail first time13.120241394
Warrington (WA)9.9% fail first time13.120241602
Kingston upon Thames (KT)9.7% fail first time13.120242824
Blackburn (BB)9.6% fail first time13.120241623
Enfield (EN)9.2% fail first time13.120241742
Hull (HU)8.9% fail first time13.12024879
Bromley (BR)8.7% fail first time13.120241170

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Honda HR-V rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Honda HR-V MOTs record corrosion failures at 5.9 times the national rate: 4.49% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 32,664).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Honda HR-V · Salt belt susceptibility · 5.9 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 5.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility5.9ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers32664

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Honda HR-V ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 94.4% of Honda HR-Vs tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Honda HR-V · Likely compliant · 94.4 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant94.4% estimate202432806

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Honda HR-V?

Of failed Honda HR-V MOTs, 45.8% were retested the same day and a further 50.6% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 14,094).

bar · Honda HR-V · Same-day retest · 45.8 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest45.8%failed initial tests2019–202414094
Retest within 10 days50.6%failed initial tests2019–202414094
Clean MOT streak50.5%observed chains2019–202430008
Repeat advisory14.7%observed chains2019–202430008
Decreasing odometer0.4% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202434446

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Honda HR-V?

Honda HR-Vs aged 5 to 9 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 8.1% of tests, against 14.9% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 22,308).

bullet · Honda HR-V · Low-use first-time failure · 8.1 vs 14.9 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 8.1 vs 14.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure8.1%14.92019–202422308
Low-use gap-6.8percentage points8–12k miles2019–202422308

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Honda HR-V likely to last?

Honda HR-Vs aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for about 3.2 more years (survival forecast).

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Honda HR-V · Age 5 · 3.2 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 53.2years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 82.9years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)12.4years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Honda HR-Vs are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Honda HR-Vs tested at ages 4 to 6, about 14 were tested at age 19 (2024, n = 3,613).

line · Honda HR-V · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 19: 13.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202429713
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202430343
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202426498
Age 682.5% of age 4–6 baseline202421556
Age 759.5% of age 4–6 baseline202415559
Age 836.9% of age 4–6 baseline20249641
Age 910.5% of age 4–6 baseline20242754
Age 13 (rough estimate: 62 tests, 95% interval 31.9–55.9%)0.2% of age 4–6 baseline202462
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 141.7% of age 4–6 baseline2024436
Age 153.3% of age 4–6 baseline2024868
Age 165.2% of age 4–6 baseline20241346
Age 178.6% of age 4–6 baseline20242243
Age 1811.9% of age 4–6 baseline20243108
Age 1913.8% of age 4–6 baseline20243613

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Honda HR-V fails, does it fail again?

Honda HR-Vs that fail once are much more likely to fail again: 23.5% failed the next MOT after a fail, against 12.3% after a pass (test chains 2019–2024). The failure most likely to come back is steering: 36.0% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Honda HR-V · Repeat after fail · 23.5 vs 12.3 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 23.5 vs 12.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail23.5%12.32019–20246149

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Honda HR-V faults come together?

On Honda HR-Vs, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 23.1 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 571).

Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks23.1liftexpected joint rate2024571
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 215 tests, 95% interval 12.7–16.7)14.6liftexpected joint rate2024215
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 202 tests, 95% interval 12.6–16.6)14.5liftexpected joint rate2024202
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 150 tests, 95% interval 12.1–16.7)14.3liftexpected joint rate2024150
Steering + Suspension14.2liftexpected joint rate2024559
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 84 tests, 95% interval 10.7–16.6)13.4liftexpected joint rate202484
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 7.8–19.7)12.8liftexpected joint rate202420
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 373 tests, 95% interval 11.3–13.9)12.6liftexpected joint rate2024373
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks12.2liftexpected joint rate2024898
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 41 tests, 95% interval 8.4–16.0)11.8liftexpected joint rate202441
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering11.6liftexpected joint rate2024508
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment11.5liftexpected joint rate2024895
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension11.0liftexpected joint rate2024726
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 9.1–13.1)11.0liftexpected joint rate2024122
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension11.0liftexpected joint rate2024764
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 357 tests, 95% interval 9.7–11.9)10.8liftexpected joint rate2024357
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks10.7liftexpected joint rate2024570
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 8.8–12.9)10.7liftexpected joint rate2024111
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 6.6–13.7)9.7liftexpected joint rate202432
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 286 tests, 95% interval 8.0–10.1)9.0liftexpected joint rate2024286
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension8.9liftexpected joint rate20241858
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 496 tests, 95% interval 8.0–9.6)8.8liftexpected joint rate2024496
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 78 tests, 95% interval 6.6–10.5)8.4liftexpected joint rate202478
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 5.8–11.0)8.1liftexpected joint rate202440
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 191 tests, 95% interval 6.9–9.2)8.0liftexpected joint rate2024191
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 5.8–10.0)7.7liftexpected joint rate202458
Brakes + Suspension6.8liftexpected joint rate20241024
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment6.7liftexpected joint rate20241126
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 4.4–9.4)6.6liftexpected joint rate202429
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 73 tests, 95% interval 4.6–7.4)5.9liftexpected joint rate202473
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 3.7–8.6)5.8liftexpected joint rate202424
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 3.8–7.8)5.6liftexpected joint rate202433
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 462 tests, 95% interval 4.8–5.7)5.2liftexpected joint rate2024462
Brakes + Tyres5.1liftexpected joint rate2024720
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 202 tests, 95% interval 4.4–5.8)5.1liftexpected joint rate2024202
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 470 tests, 95% interval 4.6–5.5)5.0liftexpected joint rate2024470
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility5.0liftexpected joint rate20241380
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 4.3–5.6)4.9liftexpected joint rate2024259
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 41 tests, 95% interval 3.4–6.4)4.7liftexpected joint rate202441
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 3.8–5.2)4.4liftexpected joint rate2024163
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 272 tests, 95% interval 3.9–5.0)4.4liftexpected joint rate2024272
Suspension + Visibility4.3liftexpected joint rate20241064
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 3.5–4.5)4.0liftexpected joint rate2024259
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.8)4.0liftexpected joint rate2024110
Brakes + Visibility3.9liftexpected joint rate2024786
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres3.8liftexpected joint rate2024741
Tyres + Visibility3.7liftexpected joint rate2024867
Suspension + Tyres3.5liftexpected joint rate2024606
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Honda HR-V had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns matched to the Honda HR-V; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched3campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register32806

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Honda HR-V cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Honda HR-Vs tested at age 5, about 7 failed the MOT first time; at age 19, about 46 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 5 and 6, 3.23 percentage points (2024).

Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 437 tests, 95% interval 1.9–5.3%)3.2% fail first time2024437
Age 47.3% fail first time20243709
Age 57.5% fail first time20244880
Age 610.7% fail first time20246050
Age 712.2% fail first time20245853
Age 814.9% fail first time20246868
Age 916.4% fail first time20242751
Age 19 (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 38.4–53.7%)45.9% fail first time2024159

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Honda HR-V? (US market)

NHTSA lists 193 US technical service bulletins for the Honda HR-V (US market, Honda HR-V, model years 2016–2022 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Honda HR-V · US service bulletins · 193 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Honda HR-V, model years 2016–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins193bulletinsNHTSANHTSA32806
Year 20159bulletinsNHTSANHTSA32806
Year 201630bulletinsNHTSANHTSA32806
Year 201721bulletinsNHTSANHTSA32806
Year 20183bulletinsNHTSANHTSA32806
Year 201915bulletinsNHTSANHTSA32806
Year 202024bulletinsNHTSANHTSA32806
Year 202157bulletinsNHTSANHTSA32806
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Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 202224bulletinsNHTSANHTSA32806
Year 20238bulletinsNHTSANHTSA32806
Year 20241bulletinsNHTSANHTSA32806
Year 20251bulletinsNHTSANHTSA32806

Source: NHTSA, US market, Honda HR-V, model years 2016–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Honda HR-V to NHTSA concerns lamps & electrical: 280 complaints (US market, Honda HR-V, model years 2016–2022 only).

bar · Honda HR-V · Lamps &amp; electrical · 280 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Honda HR-V, model years 2016–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps & electrical280complaintsNHTSA + 2024280
Transmission (not MOT-tested)171complaintsNHTSA + 2024171
Brakes96complaintsNHTSA + 202496
Engine (not MOT-tested)96complaintsNHTSA + 202496
Restraints83complaintsNHTSA + 202483
Body & structure62complaintsNHTSA + 202462

Source: NHTSA, US market, Honda HR-V, model years 2016–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Honda HR-V fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 36.5% of Honda HR-Vs failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 2,628 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Norway, Finland and the Netherlands the Honda HR-V also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Honda HR-V · Norway · 27.3 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 27.3 vs 33.7. Finland: 15.2 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 36.5 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway27.3% failed33.72024 by country1614
Finland15.2% failed26.32024 by country1472
Netherlands36.5% failed50.82024 by country2628

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Honda HR-V MOT matter?

Honda HR-Vs fail first time most in January (16.0%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in September (13.2%) (2024, n = 32,806).

line · Honda HR-V · January · 16.0 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 16.0. December: 15.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda HR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January16.0% fail first time31.1202411660
February14.4% fail first time30.0202412602
March13.4% fail first time28.3202417393
April15.6% fail first time29.820248431
May14.3% fail first time28.820249759
June13.5% fail first time28.1202412326
July15.3% fail first time29.3202413208
August13.5% fail first time29.2202415259
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September13.2% fail first time28.2202420071
October15.2% fail first time30.3202415205
November15.7% fail first time30.6202412878
December15.2% fail first time29.320249258

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 32,806 initial Honda HR-V tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 32,806 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Honda HR-V MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/honda-hr-v/

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Honda HR-V MOT: quick answers

What is the Honda HR-V first-time MOT pass rate?

86.9% of first attempts passed in 2024 (32,806 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 32,806 primary tests: 13.07% failed first time and 90.3% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 64.4 is shown separately.