2016 Honda HR-V · 23,784 MOT tests
2016 Honda HR-V reliability
2016 Honda HR-Vs fail 13% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 HR-V years (23,784 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda HR-Vs: 13.1%)
- 13%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda HR-Vs: 13.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 47,017
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 23,784
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Honda HR-V
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4%
- Brakes3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Suspension2.5%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.08%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.77%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.12%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.07%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.91%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.77%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.38%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.65%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.24%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.07%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.91%)
Is a 2016 Honda HR-V reliable?
2016 Honda HR-Vs fail 13% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 HR-V years (23,784 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Honda HR-V MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.08% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.77% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.12% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Honda HR-V have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Honda HR-V shows 47,017 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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