2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Honda HR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

370 MOT tests in 2024. 60.8% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time60.8%
Failed or needed repairs39.2%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 370 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.5%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.1%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.8%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.8%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.7%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.4%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.4%
  10. Position lamp: not working2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.1%
  2. Suspension17.8%
  3. Emissions & leaks14.3%
  4. Brakes10.0%
  5. Body & chassis9.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  7. Tyres4.9%
  8. Steering4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure20.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.2%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn10.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2001 Honda HR-V?

In 2024, 60.8% of 2001 Honda HR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 370 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Honda HR-V?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; stop lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Honda HR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).