Honda Hr V (2020)
2020 Honda Hr V
CarHunch analysed 3,704 real MOT records for the 2020 Honda Hr V. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Honda HR-V is a genuinely reliable prospect, with a 93.8% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and only 6.6% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. Petrol versions are slightly more dependable than diesels (94.2% vs 90.5% pass rate), so if you have a choice, the petrol makes a marginally better bet.
At 22,141 miles median, these cars are running fairly lightly for their age, which explains the very low failure rate of just 0.22 per vehicle. The typical advisory count of 2.0 per test reflects minor wear items rather than serious trouble, so when you're inspecting a used HR-V, focus your pre-purchase check on the specific components flagged in its MOT history rather than assuming systemic problems.
What to check before buying a 2020 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.
- 📄 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 (89%) | 3,287 | 94.2% | 0.22 |
| Diesel (11%) | 417 | 90.5% | 0.27 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 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 2020 Honda Hr V vehicles fall between 15,644 and 30,104 miles.
2020 Honda Hr V — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 3,599 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 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2020 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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26%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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21.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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17.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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16.5%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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13.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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10.1%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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9.2%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020. Counts include advisories and failures.
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