2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Honda HR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

5,864 MOT tests in 2024. 89.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time89.3%
Failed or needed repairs10.7%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,864 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    138 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    111 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.3%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.3%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.7%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  3. Brakes2.8%
  4. Lights & electrics1.9%
  5. Suspension0.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  8. Steering0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.3%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.6%

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 2018 Honda HR-V?

In 2024, 89.3% of 2018 Honda HR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,864 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Honda HR-V?

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

Is the 2018 Honda HR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).