Honda Hr V (2001)
2001 Honda Hr V
CarHunch analysed 3,654 real MOT records for the 2001 Honda Hr V. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Honda HR-V passes its MOT first time in 74.8% of cases, which is 5.2 points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that reflects age-related wear. More concerning, nearly one in four of these vehicles (22.6%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, a higher rate than you'd want to see and worth factoring into your inspection checklist.
At nearly 80,000 miles on the median, these cars have reasonable mileage for their age, but the average of 3.87 failures per test and 17.2 advisories per vehicle signals they need proper maintenance to stay roadworthy. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the suspension, braking system, and emissions—the high advisory count suggests these are where age catches up fastest.
What to check before buying a 2001 Honda Hr V
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 22.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 3,629 | 74.9% | 3.88 |
| Other (0%) | 15 | 71% | 0.93 |
| LPG (0%) | 7 | 73.6% | 4 |
| Diesel (0%) | 3 | 72.7% | 3.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Honda Hr V vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2001 Honda Hr V vehicles fall between 62,078 and 94,947 miles.
2001 Honda Hr V — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 284 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (11% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Honda Hr V
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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71.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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70.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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47%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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32.3%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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28.4%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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27%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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