Honda HR-V

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 15 model years from 55,820 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

82%

Total Tests

55,820

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (96%)

Years Covered

About the Honda HR-V

The Honda HR-V was MOT tested 55,820 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 15 model years (1999 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 96% from 7,496 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 68%. With a 28 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Honda HR-Vs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 20 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1999) averages 103,754 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 24,099 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1597cc)

£1,219

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,674

Per month£140/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Honda HR-V?

vs average of all models+0% (82% avg)

vs Honda brand average-2% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread28 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Honda HR-V by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	93%	154	24,099 mi
2020	96%	7,496	25,324 mi
2019	95%	8,572	30,486 mi
2018	93%	10,118	39,252 mi
2017	92%	9,761	48,336 mi
2016	90%	11,361	56,607 mi
2015	89%	4,628	65,405 mi
2006	70%	57	98,304 mi
2005	68%	298	103,130 mi
2004	76%	478	101,014 mi
2003	73%	400	98,960 mi
2002	74%	735	105,009 mi
2001	74%	689	109,071 mi
2000	71%	535	108,513 mi
1999	73%	538	103,754 mi

Questions about the Honda HR-V

Is the Honda HR-V reliable?

Across its 15 model years in our data (1999 to 2021), the Honda HR-V averages an 82% MOT pass rate, from 55,820 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's level with the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 96%.

Which year Honda HR-V has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Honda HR-V has the highest MOT pass rate at 96%, while the 2005 model has the lowest at 68%, a 28 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.