2018 Honda HR-V · 21,527 MOT tests
2018 Honda HR-V reliability
2018 Honda HR-Vs fail 9.4% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 9 HR-V years (21,527 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda HR-Vs: 13.1%)
- 9.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda HR-Vs: 13.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 30,395
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,527
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 3.4% of tests fail here (8% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Honda HR-V
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Tyres3%
- Brakes1.9%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Suspension0.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
- Number plates and VIN0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.3%
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 1.17%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.03%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.68%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.48%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.46%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.49%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.94%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.02%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.56%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.63%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.37%)
Is a 2018 Honda HR-V reliable?
2018 Honda HR-Vs fail 9.4% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 9 HR-V years (21,527 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Honda HR-V MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.3% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.17% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.03% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Honda HR-V have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Honda HR-V shows 30,395 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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