2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Honda HR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

395 MOT tests in 2024. 58.7% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time58.7%
Failed or needed repairs41.3%
Typical mileage at test102,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 395 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.1%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.8%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.1%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.1%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics32.9%
  2. Suspension16.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks11.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.1%
  5. Body & chassis9.6%
  6. Brakes9.4%
  7. Tyres4.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.4%
  5. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced10.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position 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 2002 Honda HR-V?

In 2024, 58.7% of 2002 Honda HR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 395 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Honda HR-V?

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

Is the 2002 Honda HR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).