2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Honda HR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

5,724 MOT tests in 2024. 87.8% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time87.8%
Failed or needed repairs12.3%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,724 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    155 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    86 marked dangerous
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.5%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.5%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.2%
  2. Brakes3.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  4. Lights & electrics2.0%
  5. Suspension1.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%

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: 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 2017 Honda HR-V?

In 2024, 87.8% of 2017 Honda HR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,724 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Honda HR-V?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; 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. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 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).