Honda HR-V 2005: MOT failure rate for its age
43.0% of 1,197 MOT tests of the Honda HR-V first registered in 2005 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 97.3 (95% CI 88.9–105.7; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2005 build year is no different from other years of the same model at the same age. This is a rough estimate from a smaller sample.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 43.0 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 1197 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 88.9–105.7) | 97.3 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 1197 |
| Rank among this model's 13 build years | 6 | of 13 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 1197 |
| Tested in 2024 | 159 | tests | median 98,219 miles | 2024 | 159 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2005 Honda HR-V fail at each age?
Cars built in 2005 were tested at ages 14 to 19 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 381 (rough estimate) | 41.2 | 36.4–46.2 | not available | not available |
| 15 | 312 (rough estimate) | 44.9 | 39.4–50.4 | 45.1 | 99.5 |
| 16 | 285 (rough estimate) | 42.5 | 36.9–48.3 | 46 | 92.2 |
| 17 | 234 (rough estimate) | 41 | 34.9–47.4 | 43.2 | 95 |
| 18 | 207 (rough estimate) | 41.1 | 34.6–47.9 | 42.8 | 96 |
| 19 | 159 (rough estimate) | 45.9 | 38.4–53.7 | 42.7 | 107.6 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,578 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2005 Honda HR-V?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2005 is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 43.2 items per 100 first tests, against 6.8 across all build years of the Honda HR-V. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2005 were tested at ages 14 to 19.
| Failure group | Built 2005, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 43.2 | 6.8 | 681 |
| Suspension | 27 | 5.8 | 426 |
| Brakes | 17.3 | 4.1 | 273 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.5 | 1.8 | 245 |
| Visibility | 15.1 | 5.6 | 239 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,578 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2005 compare with the years around it?
Among the 13 published build years of the Honda HR-V, 2005 ranks 6 (1 = fails least for its age). 2004: index 96.0. 2015: index 103.8.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 101.7 | 94.2–109.3 | no different (rough estimate) | 1,507 |
| 2000 | 99.2 | 94.0–104.3 | no different (rough estimate) | 3,197 |
| 2001 | 100.0 | 95.3–104.6 | no different (rough estimate) | 3,974 |
| 2002 | 94.1 | 89.7–98.4 | better | 4,264 |
| 2003 | 96.7 | 90.7–102.7 | no different (rough estimate) | 2,288 |
| 2004 | 96.0 | 89.8–102.1 | no different (rough estimate) | 2,143 |
| 2005 | 97.3 | 88.9–105.7 | no different (rough estimate) | 1,197 |
| 2015 | 103.8 | 99.4–108.2 | no different | 16,607 |
| 2016 | 109.5 | 106.4–112.6 | worse | 41,600 |
| 2017 | 103.7 | 100.0–107.4 | no different | 30,719 |
| 2018 | 98.1 | 94.0–102.2 | no different | 24,448 |
| 2019 | 79.3 | 74.3–84.3 | better | 14,759 |
| 2020 | 87.8 | 80.1–95.5 | better | 7,483 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 154,186 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Honda HR-V 2005 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/honda-hr-v/2005/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Honda HR-V 1999 · Honda HR-V 2000 · Honda HR-V 2001 · Honda HR-V 2002 · Honda HR-V 2003 · Honda HR-V 2004 · Honda HR-V 2015 · Honda HR-V 2016 · Honda HR-V 2017 · Honda HR-V 2018 · Honda HR-V 2019 · Honda HR-V 2020 · Honda HR-V in Norway · Honda HR-V in Finland · Honda HR-V in the Netherlands · Honda HR-V by postcode area · Honda HR-V body, chassis and structure failures · Honda HR-V brakes failures · Honda HR-V vehicle identification failures · Honda HR-V lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Honda HR-V noise, emissions and leaks failures · Honda HR-V road wheels failures · Honda HR-V seat belts and airbags failures · Honda HR-V steering failures · Honda HR-V suspension failures · Honda HR-V tyres failures · Honda HR-V visibility failures