In 2025, 31,679 Honda HR-V cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 85% passed first time, compared with 78% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the HR-V better than average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 24 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 5 years old, 91% of HR-Vs passed first time (all cars that age: 86%). By 10 years, that figure is 82% (all cars: 72%). It beats the average car at every age with enough data, from 5 to 10 years.
Honda HR-V All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | HR-V passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | 3,703 | 91% | 86% | 31,701 |
| 6 years | 4,859 | 91% | 84% | 37,209 |
| 7 years | 6,078 | 89% | 81% | 45,885 |
| 8 years | 5,827 | 86% | 78% | 55,164 |
| 9 years | 6,847 | 82% | 75% | 63,244 |
| 10 years | 2,761 | 82% | 72% | 71,698 |
What fails most on a Honda HR-V
The area that lets the HR-V down most, relative to other cars, is seat belts and airbags: 0.5% of tests failed on it, 1.5 times the rate for the average car. It does comparatively well on body and structure and lights and electrics.
Share of HR-V tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | Visibility | 2.8% |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | Brakes | 2.6% |
| A tyre seriously damaged | Tyres | 2.0% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 1.9% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 1.8% |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | Suspension | 1.6% |
What to check when buying a used HR-V
Based on where the HR-V fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Seat belts and airbags: Pull every belt out fully and let it retract, check the buckles latch, and make sure the airbag light goes out after starting. More
- Visibility: Check the windscreen for chips in the driver’s view, the wipers for smearing and the washers for working jets. Repair guide
- Tyres: Check tread across the whole width (uneven wear hints at alignment or suspension faults), and look for cuts, bulges and mismatched brands. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific HR-V
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a HR-VFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda HR-V?
In 2025, 85% of Honda HR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 31,679 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 78%.
What do Honda HR-V cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.8% of tests); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (2.6% of tests); a tyre seriously damaged (2.0% of tests).
Other Honda models
Honda Jazz (72%), Honda Civic (66%), Honda CR-V (74%), Honda Accord (61%). All Honda models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.