Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 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 2018 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 2018 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.

Is the 2018 Honda Hr V reliable?

Based on MOT data from 6,077 vehicles, the 2018 Honda Hr V has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Honda Hr V?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 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 2018 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 (2018)

6,077 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.7% first-time pass rate

2018 Honda Hr V

CarHunch analysed 6,077 real MOT records for the 2018 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 2018 Honda HR-V is a reliably built compact SUV, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.7% significantly ahead of the UK average of 80%. Petrol versions perform especially well at 92.3% versus diesel at 89.0%, and the dangerous defect rate of 14.7% is acceptably low, presenting no major buyer concern.

These cars are running at a sensible 28,379 miles median for their age, and when they do fail, it's typically minor—averaging just 0.47 failures per vehicle against 3.9 advisories. Before buying, get a full history check and budget for routine advisory work (wear items, fluids, seals), but this generation is unlikely to surprise you with serious structural problems.

The 2018 Honda Hr V passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

92.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

14.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.47

Over 5.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 21k–38k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.7% 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 3.9 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 6,077 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 6,077 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 2018.

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Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 2.1 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

93.1%

Petrol

4,896 vehicles

91%

Diesel

1,178 vehicles

Before you buy a 2018 Honda Hr V

Based on MOT data from 6,077 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 14.7% 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 (81%)	4,896	93.1%	0.45
Diesel (19%)	1,178	91%	0.58

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 2018 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.

28,379

typical

20,552

low mileage

37,810

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Honda Hr V vehicles fall between 20,552 and 37,810 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,552 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.

✓ 20,552–37,810 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Honda Hr Vs sit.

⚠ Over 51,043 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Honda Hr V — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Honda Hr Vs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 5,887 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.47

Avg failures per vehicle

3.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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