Honda Hr-V common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Honda Hr-V at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 32,771 UK MOT tests of the Honda Hr-V in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is linkage ball joints (ball joint has slight play): recorded on 12% of tests of 2000–2002 cars at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km), 5.1× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: shock absorbers (light misting of oil) (3.6×); track rod end (ball joint has slight play) (3.6×); component mounting prescribed areas (prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength) (2.2×). The most common reasons a Honda Hr-V fails its MOT are brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Honda Hr-V
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Honda Hr-V than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2000–2002 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 12% | 2.4% | 5.1× | 310 |
| Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil | Advisory | 2016–2018 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 11% | 3.1% | 3.6× | 692 |
| Track rod end: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2000–2002 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 7.1% | 2% | 3.6× | 310 |
| Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength | MOT fail | 2000–2002 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 8.4% | 3.8% | 2.2× | 310 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | MOT fail | 2016–2018 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 5.2% | 2.7% | 1.9× | 692 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | Advisory | 2014–2016 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 13% | 8.8% | 1.5× | 3,394 |
| Tyres (tread depth): tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | MOT fail | 2016–2018 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 5.1% | 3.3% | 1.5× | 692 |
Honda Hr-V by mileage (2017–2019 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 3,970 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (9.6%) | — |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 8,027 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (11%) | — |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3,554 | Brake pads: wearing thin (14%) | — |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 993 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17%) | — |
Honda Hr-V by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 467 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (5.1×) |
| 2015 | 2,768 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (2.7×) |
| 2016 | 6,937 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (2.8×) |
| 2017 | 5,868 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (3.6×) |
| 2018 | 6,098 | Nothing stands out |
| 2019 | 4,910 | Nothing stands out |
| 2020 | 3,774 | Nothing stands out |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Honda Hr-V?
In 32,771 UK MOT tests of the Honda Hr-V in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is linkage ball joints (ball joint has slight play): recorded on 12% of tests of 2000–2002 cars at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km), 5.1× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: shock absorbers (light misting of oil) (3.6×); track rod end (ball joint has slight play) (3.6×); component mounting prescribed areas (prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength) (2.2×). The most common reasons a Honda Hr-V fails its MOT are brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm).
Why do Honda Hr-Vs fail the MOT?
Across 32,771 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Honda Hr-V were brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick) (2.9% of tests); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (2.2% of tests); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) (4.8% of tests).
At what mileage do Honda Hr-V problems start?
The clearest Honda Hr-V-specific issue, linkage ball joints (ball joint has slight play), peaks against other cars at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) on 2000–2002 cars (12% of tests vs 2.4% for all cars that age).
Where does this Honda Hr-V data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 32,771 tests of the Honda Hr-V. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.