2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Honda HR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

6,724 MOT tests in 2024. 85.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time85.0%
Failed or needed repairs15.0%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,724 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    233 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    121 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    54 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.0%
  2. Brakes4.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  4. Suspension3.7%
  5. Lights & electrics2.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.7%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.1%

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: 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 2016 Honda HR-V?

In 2024, 85.0% of 2016 Honda HR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,724 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Honda HR-V?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Honda HR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).