2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Honda HR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

2,720 MOT tests in 2024. 83.6% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time83.6%
Failed or needed repairs16.4%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,720 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    104 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    71 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    25 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.7%
  2. Brakes5.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  4. Suspension3.2%
  5. Lights & electrics3.1%
  6. Seat belts & airbags1.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.2%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2015 Honda HR-V?

In 2024, 83.6% of 2015 Honda HR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,720 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Honda HR-V?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Honda HR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).