2019 Honda HR-V — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Honda HR-V passed 95.5% of its 20,569 recorded MOT tests. That is 4.3 percentage points better than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 8.8%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.5%) and visibility (1.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 340 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 13.7% versus 3.2%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 1.7pp more often than petrol ones (6.1% vs 4.4%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 2.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 5.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.5% | 525 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.9% | 386 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.4% | 283 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 219 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 62 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.1% | 26 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 340 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 258 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 239 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 196 |
| 5 | Washers | 125 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 76 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 18.9% | 3,886 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.4% | 1,729 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.7% | 1,164 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.4% | 493 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 373 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 49 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 13,062 | 3.2% |
| 30-60k | 6,668 | 6.6% |
| 60-90k | 752 | 7.8% |
| 90-120k | 73 | 13.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 18,786 | 4.4% |
| Diesel | 1,780 | 6.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 187 | 2.1% |
| 2022 | 5,129 | 3.3% |
| 2023 | 5,114 | 4.3% |
| 2024 | 5,041 | 5.1% |
| 2025 | 5,098 | 5.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 HR-V
On a 2019 HR-V, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (2.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (1.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (1.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Honda HR-Vs pass their MOT?
95.5% of the 20,569 2019 Honda HR-V MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Honda HR-V?
Tyres, recorded in 2.5% of tests, followed by visibility (1.9%).
Does the 2019 HR-V get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.2% in the 0-30k band to 13.7% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 20,569 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.