At a Glance
The Honda Hr-v has 23 identified common problems across 3 generations, with the 1st Gen (1999-2006) being the most affected generation and tyres & wheels the most common problem category. Based on 332K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Honda Hr-v common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Honda Hr-v generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Honda Hr-v MOT Failures
Every reason Honda Hr-v vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 14.61% |
| 2 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 9.53% |
| 3 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 9.26% |
| 4 | Tyre condition | 5.87% |
| 5 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 5.71% |
| 6 | Front lamp not working | 5.62% |
| 7 | Number plate lamp not working | 4.69% |
| 8 | Windscreen washer not working | 4.60% |
| 9 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 4.45% |
| 10 | Brake pads or linings worn | 3.92% |
| 11 | Track rod end worn | 3.59% |
| 12 | Exhaust system fault | 3.25% |
| 13 | Suspension mounting corroded | 2.21% |
| 14 | Position lamp not working | 1.82% |
| 15 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 1.22% |
| 16 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 1.19% |
| 17 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.14% |
| 18 | Ball joint dust cover split | 1.05% |
| 19 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.02% |
| 20 | Driveshaft fault | 1.00% |
| 21 | Brake performance below minimum | 0.93% |
| 22 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.85% |
| 23 | ABS fault | 0.82% |
| 24 | Parking brake condition | 0.69% |
| 25 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.61% |
| 26 | Seat belt condition | 0.59% |
| 27 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.55% |
| 28 | Fog lamp not working | 0.54% |
| 29 | Chassis condition | 0.51% |
| 30 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.50% |
| 31 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.49% |
| 32 | Rear suspension fault | 0.47% |
| 33 | Front suspension fault | 0.42% |
| 34 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.41% |
| 35 | Brake pedal fault | 0.34% |
| 36 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.32% |
| 37 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.30% |
| 38 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.30% |
| 39 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.29% |
| 40 | Indicator fault | 0.29% |
| 41 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.24% |
| 42 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.23% |
| 43 | Headlamp fault | 0.23% |
| 44 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.20% |
| 45 | Airbag warning light on | 0.17% |
| 46 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.17% |
| 47 | Horn not working | 0.17% |
| 48 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.16% |
| 49 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.16% |
| 50 | Stop lamp not working | 0.15% |
| 51 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.15% |
| 52 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.13% |
| 53 | Brake fluid leak | 0.11% |
| 54 | Brake caliper fault | 0.10% |
| 55 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.09% |
| 56 | Headlamp aim defect | 0.08% |
| 57 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.07% |
| 58 | Brake lever fault | 0.07% |
| 59 | Steering rack fault | 0.07% |
| 60 | Engine oil leak | 0.07% |
| 61 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.06% |
| 62 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.05% |
| 63 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.05% |
| 64 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.05% |
| 65 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.05% |
| 66 | Electrical switch fault | 0.05% |
| 67 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.04% |
| 68 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.04% |
| 69 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.04% |
| 70 | Propshaft fault | 0.03% |
| 71 | Front fog lamp not working | 0.03% |
| 72 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.03% |
| 73 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 74 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.03% |
| 75 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 76 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.02% |
| 77 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.02% |
| 78 | Steering arm worn | 0.02% |
| 79 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.02% |
| 80 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 81 | Electric power steering fault | 0.02% |
| 82 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.02% |
| 83 | Electronic parking brake fault | 0.02% |
| 84 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.02% |
| 85 | Rear lamp not working | 0.02% |
| 86 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.02% |
| 87 | Drag link end worn | 0.02% |
| 88 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.02% |
| 89 | Passenger seat fault | 0.02% |
| 90 | Body security fault | 0.02% |
| 91 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.02% |
| 92 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.02% |
| 93 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.02% |
| 94 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 95 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.01% |
| 96 | Front passenger door fault | 0.01% |
| 97 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | 0.01% |
| 98 | Steering lock fault | 0.01% |
| 99 | Suspension unit fault | 0.01% |
| 100 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | <0.01% |
| 101 | Steering free play excessive | <0.01% |
| 102 | Bonded suspension condition | <0.01% |
| 103 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 104 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
| 105 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 106 | Steering operation fault | <0.01% |
| 107 | Power steering pump fault | <0.01% |
| 108 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 109 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 110 | Driver seat fault | <0.01% |
| 111 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 112 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 113 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 114 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 115 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | <0.01% |
| 116 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 117 | Driver airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 118 | Towbar fault | <0.01% |
| 119 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 120 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Driver door fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Exhaust leak | <0.01% |
| 124 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 125 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 127 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 128 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 129 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 130 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 132 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 133 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 137 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 139 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 141 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 143 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 145 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 148 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 149 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 150 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 152 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 153 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 157 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Steering column fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 162 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 163 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 164 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
Showing all 164 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Honda Hr-v MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Honda Hr-v, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Honda Hr-v problems?
Based on analysis of 332K Honda Hr-v MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 23 identified common problems across 3 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Stop lamp not working". Tyres & Wheels is the most common problem category.
Which Honda Hr-v generation has the most problems?
The Honda Hr-v 1st Gen (1999-2006) (1999–2006) has the highest number of identified common problems (30). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Honda Hr-v?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Honda Hr-v owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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