Honda HR-V reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Honda HR-V is a small suv. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 154 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 56 of 442, and 12.0% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is wipers (2.1% of tests).
Ranked 56 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 2 of 27 small SUVs
In 2024, 30,920 Honda HR-Vs aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 12.0% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Honda HR-V is 35% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 5.9% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
12.0%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
5.9%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
7,100
Typical age at test: 6 years
Honda HR-V MOT failure rate by age
Most common Honda HR-V MOT faults
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0% of tests
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8% of tests
- Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.6% of tests
What the Honda HR-V fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 3.6% | ▼ 34% less often |
| Visibility | 3.3% | About average |
| Brakes | 2.9% | ▼ 19% less often |
| Lights and electrics | 2.0% | ▼ 58% less often |
| Suspension | 1.8% | ▼ 48% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.5% | ▼ 63% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.3% | ▼ 23% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.3% | ▼ 76% less often |
| Steering | 0.1% | ▼ 81% less often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 56% less often |
What MPG does the Honda HR-V do?
Official economy for the Honda HR-V ranges from 32.8 to 70.6mpg across the 50 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2025). A typical petrol version manages 42.2mpg and a typical diesel 55.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Honda HR-V?
Any Honda HR-V first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Honda HR-V registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £445 a year.
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Official figures for 50 versions sold in the UK between 2004 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol
Official economy
32.8–70.6 mpg
CO2
104–205 g/km
Power
107–182 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR-V 2022 HR-V 1.5 iMMD ADVANCE 5 door (Standard)107 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 52.3 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
| HR-V 2022 HR-V 1.5 iMMD ADVANCE STYLE 5 door (Standard)107 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 52.3 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
| HR-V 2023 HR-V 1.5 i-MMD ADVANCE 5 door (Standard)107 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 52.3 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
| HR-V 2023 HR-V 1.5 i-MMD ADVANCE STYLE 5 door (Standard)107 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 52.3 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
| HR-V 2025 HR-V 1.5 i-MMD Elegance 5 door (Standard)131 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 52.3 mpg | 104g | £200 | 26% |
| HR-V 2025 HR-V 1.5 i-MMD Advance 5 door (Standard)131 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 52.3 mpg | 104g | £200 | 26% |
| HR-V 2025 HR-V 1.5 i-MMD Advance Plus 5 door (Standard)131 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 52.3 mpg | 104g | £200 | 26% |
| HR-V 2025 HR-V 1.5 i-MMD Advance Style 5 door (Standard)131 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 52.3 mpg | 104g | £200 | 26% |
| HR-V 2025 HR-V 1.5 i-MMD Advance Style Plus 5 door (Standard)131 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 52.3 mpg | 104g | £200 | 26% |
| HR-V 2022 HR-V 1.5 iMMD ELEGANCE 5 door (Standard)107 PS · CVT · listed 2023 | Hybrid | 52.3 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
| HR-V 2023 HR-V 1.5 i-MMD ELEGANCE 5 door (Standard)107 PS · CVT · listed 2023 | Hybrid | 52.3 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
| HR-V 2022 HR-V 1.5 iMMD ADVANCE 5 door (Standard)107 PS · CVT · listed 2022 | Petrol | 52.3 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
| HR-V 2022 HR-V 1.5 iMMD ADVANCE STYLE 5 door (Standard)107 PS · CVT · listed 2022 | Petrol | 52.3 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
| HR-V 2022 HR-V 1.5 iMMD ELEGANCE 5 door (Standard)107 PS · CVT · listed 2022 | Petrol | 52.3 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
| HR-V 2023 HR-V 1.5 i-MMD ADVANCE 5 door (Standard)107 PS · CVT · listed 2022 | Petrol | 52.3 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 50 versions.
What a Honda HR-V costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 42.2mpg…
- diesel, typical official 55.4mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Honda HR-V reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Honda HR-V is 35% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 154 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Honda HR-V?
The most common MOT fault is “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, found in 2.1% of tests.
›What MPG does the Honda HR-V do?
Official economy for the Honda HR-V ranges from 32.8 to 70.6mpg across the 50 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2025). A typical petrol version manages 42.2mpg and a typical diesel 55.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Honda HR-V?
Any Honda HR-V first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Honda HR-V registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £445 a year.
›How many Honda HR-Vs fail their MOT?
12.0% of Honda HR-Vs aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 5.9% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Honda HR-V combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.