2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Honda HR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

3,626 MOT tests in 2024. 92.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time92.5%
Failed or needed repairs7.5%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,626 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    45 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    44 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    15 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.2%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.1%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  2. Tyres2.3%
  3. Brakes1.1%
  4. Lights & electrics1.1%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.1%
  7. Suspension0.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.7%

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 2020 Honda HR-V?

In 2024, 92.5% of 2020 Honda HR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,626 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Honda HR-V?

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

Is the 2020 Honda HR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).