HONDA HR-V MOT pass rate
91.1% of 52,626 HONDA HR-V MOT tests pass.
The HR-V passes its MOT 91.1% of the time — well above the average across all HONDA models, which sits at 79.4%.
The HONDA HR-V passes its MOT 91.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the HONDA HR-V tested at 0–3 years pass 99.0% of the time, compared with just 67.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 99.0% | 1,430 | 20,229 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.9% | 22,414 | 30,702 miles |
| 6–10 years | 90.1% | 25,735 | 53,317 miles |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (15) | 15 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 67.9% | 3,032 | 104,022 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HONDA HR-V
The most common reason the HONDA HR-V fails its MOT is tyres — present in 28.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 28.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 25.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 25.5% | Not working |
| Brakes | 24.3% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 21.7% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.6% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.9% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 1.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.0% | Inscription illegible |
Related HONDA models
- HONDA JAZZ — 80.4% pass rate
- HONDA CIVIC — 75.1% pass rate
- HONDA CR-V — 81.2% pass rate
- HONDA ACCORD — 69.8% pass rate
- HONDA INSIGHT — 79.8% pass rate
- HONDA FIT — 92.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HONDA HR-V?
- 91.1% of HONDA HR-V MOT tests pass, based on 52,626 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HONDA HR-V?
- The most common reason the HONDA HR-V fails its MOT is tyres — present in 28.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the HONDA HR-V's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the HONDA service history guide for how to check and keep one.