2020 Honda HR-V · 7,693 MOT tests
2020 Honda HR-V reliability
2020 Honda HR-Vs fail 6.8% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 HR-V years (7,693 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda HR-Vs: 13.1%)
- 6.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda HR-Vs: 13.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 38% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 22,681
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,693
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Honda HR-V
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Tyres1.7%
- Lights and electrics1%
- Brakes1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.47%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.52%
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 0.45%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.45%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.34%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.16%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.16%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.19%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.78%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.18%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (0.97%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.87%)
Is a 2020 Honda HR-V reliable?
2020 Honda HR-Vs fail 6.8% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 HR-V years (7,693 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Honda HR-V MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.47% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.52% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Honda HR-V have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Honda HR-V shows 22,681 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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