Honda HR-V MOT Results

Registered in 2005
58.6% pass rate
from 292 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda HR-V is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.68% fail on Rear reflectors (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.34% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.34% fail on Horn
    • 0.34% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.34% fail on Position lamp
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 6.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 6.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Suspension arms (88% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.34% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.34% fail on Springs
      • 0.34% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.34% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.34% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (73% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (82% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 8.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.68% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.34% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 8.6% fail on Visibility
    • 5.5% fail on Wipers
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.34% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.34% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.2% fail on Brakes (38% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.4% fail on Brake performance (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.34% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.68% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.34% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt
          • 0.34% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.34% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.68% fail on Pedal
      • 0.34% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.34% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.34% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.34% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.34% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.34% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.34% fail on Cable
    • 0.68% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.68% fail on Lever
    • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.34% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.34% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 6.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.0% fail on Transmission
      • 0.68% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.34% fail on Joints
        • 0.34% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.34% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.34% fail on Joints
    • 0.68% fail on Doors
      • 0.68% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.68% fail on Door condition
    • 0.34% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.34% fail on Bracket
  • 4.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.5% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.68% fail on Condition
  • 2.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.34% fail on Locking devices
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates
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