Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 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 2019 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 2019 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 2019 Honda Hr V reliable?

Based on MOT data from 4,848 vehicles, the 2019 Honda Hr V has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2019 Honda Hr V?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2019 Honda Hr V are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (26% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (25% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (21.3% 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 2019 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 (2019)

4,848 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.6% first-time pass rate

2019 Honda Hr V

CarHunch analysed 4,848 real MOT records for the 2019 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 2019 Honda HR-V is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.8% against the national baseline of 80%—a genuinely strong result. Only 9.4% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and well below the threshold that would warrant concern for a buyer.

At 27,449 miles on average, these cars show moderate use for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.29 per vehicle suggests Honda's engineering is holding up well. The 2.7 advisories per test indicate routine wear items are cropping up as expected, so when shopping for a used example, budget for minor maintenance but feel confident about the underlying mechanical soundness—just request the full MOT history to see what's been flagged repeatedly on your specific candidate.

The 2019 Honda Hr V passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

94.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

9.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.29

Over 4.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 18k–33k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.6% 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 2.7 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 4,848 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 4,848 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 26%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

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

Brake wear 21.3%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

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

Other issues 6.6%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019.

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Before you buy a 2019 Honda Hr V

Based on MOT data from 4,848 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.4% 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 (91%)	4,433	94.7%	0.28
Diesel (8%)	411	92.9%	0.38

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 2019 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.

24,945

typical

17,857

low mileage

33,004

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Honda Hr V vehicles fall between 17,857 and 33,004 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,857 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.

✓ 17,857–33,004 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Honda Hr Vs sit.

⚠ Over 44,555 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Honda Hr V — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 Honda Hr Vs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 4,711 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.29

Avg failures per vehicle

2.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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