2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Honda HR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

308 MOT tests in 2024. 58.4% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time58.4%
Failed or needed repairs41.6%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 308 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.1%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.9%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.6%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics30.2%
  2. Suspension17.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks14.3%
  4. Brakes10.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.1%
  6. Body & chassis10.1%
  7. Tyres5.5%
  8. Steering4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.3%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Honda HR-V?

In 2024, 58.4% of 2000 Honda HR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 308 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Honda HR-V?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Honda HR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).