2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Honda HR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

406 MOT tests in 2024. 96.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time96.5%
Failed or needed repairs3.4%
Typical mileage at test19,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 406 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    9 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint likely to become detached0.2%
    2 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    1 marked dangerous
  5. Reversing lamps: inoperative0.2%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.2%
  7. Headlamp: not working on main beam0.2%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.2%
  9. Registration plates: inscription illegible0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.0%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  3. Lights & electrics0.7%
  4. Suspension0.2%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  6. Brakes0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.5%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2021 Honda HR-V?

In 2024, 96.5% of 2021 Honda HR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 406 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Honda HR-V?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint likely to become detached. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Honda HR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).