2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Honda HR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

4,747 MOT tests in 2024. 92.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time92.6%
Failed or needed repairs7.4%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,747 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    87 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    83 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.3%
    15 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    10 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.0%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  3. Brakes2.0%
  4. Lights & electrics1.0%
  5. Suspension0.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.1%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Honda HR-V?

In 2024, 92.6% of 2019 Honda HR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,747 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Honda HR-V?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Honda HR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).