Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Honda Hr V?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Honda Hr V?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Honda Hr V?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2016 Honda Hr V vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

25% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2016 Honda Hr V reliable?

Based on MOT data from 6,946 vehicles, the 2016 Honda Hr V has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Honda Hr V?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Honda Hr V are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (36.8% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (36.6% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (33.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Honda Hr V?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Hr V (2016)

6,946 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.1% first-time pass rate

2016 Honda Hr V

CarHunch analysed 6,946 real MOT records for the 2016 Honda Hr V. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Honda HR-V passes its MOT first time at 90.1%, a solid 10 percentage points above the UK average, which is a genuinely strong result for a compact SUV of this age. However, nearly a quarter of these vehicles (24.5%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a meaningful concern for a buyer — you'll want to inspect the brakes, steering, and suspension carefully on any example you view.

These cars are running at an average of 43,735 miles, which is reasonable for eight-year-old vehicles, and the relatively low failure rate of 0.88 per vehicle suggests fundamental soundness. The gap between petrol (91.2% pass rate) and diesel (88.8%) is modest, so fuel type isn't a major differentiator, but the 7 advisories per car on average point to minor wear — mainly consumables like tyres, pads, and wipers rather than structural issues. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically flags any suspension or braking work, and you'll have a clearer picture of whether that particular car is worth the asking price.

The 2016 Honda Hr V passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (90.1%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

24.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.88

Over 7.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

35k

Middle half: 25k–45k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 7 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 6,946 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 6,946 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 36.8%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 33.1%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 15.5%

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil · Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 12.9%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 2.4 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

91.2%

Petrol

3,876 vehicles

88.8%

Diesel

3,070 vehicles

Before you buy a 2016 Honda Hr V

Based on MOT data from 6,946 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 24.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (56%)	3,876	91.2%	0.77
Diesel (44%)	3,070	88.8%	1

Colour Breakdown

Based on 47,709 Honda Hr V vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 26.1%

12,431

Black 20.8%

9,905

Silver 18.4%

8,778

White 11%

5,227

Grey 10%

4,794

Red 6.7%

3,185

Green 3.1%

1,465

Bronze 2.2%

1,071

Yellow 1.6%

742

Purple 0.1%

Gold 0.1%

Orange 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Honda Hr V vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

34,565

typical

25,494

low mileage

44,850

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Honda Hr V vehicles fall between 25,494 and 44,850 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 25,494 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 25,494–44,850 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Honda Hr Vs sit.

⚠ Over 60,547 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Honda Hr V — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Honda Hr Vs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 6,632 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.88

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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