2017 Honda HR-V · 20,521 MOT tests
2017 Honda HR-V reliability
2017 Honda HR-Vs fail 11.6% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 HR-V years (20,521 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda HR-Vs: 13.1%)
- 11.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda HR-Vs: 13.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 39,028
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,521
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 3.5% of tests fail here (9% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Honda HR-V
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Brakes2.6%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Suspension1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.12%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.65%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.96%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.94%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.64%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.56%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.11%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.63%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.68%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.91%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.58%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.02%)
Is a 2017 Honda HR-V reliable?
2017 Honda HR-Vs fail 11.6% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 HR-V years (20,521 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Honda HR-V MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.12% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.65% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Honda HR-V have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Honda HR-V shows 39,028 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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