Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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 2020 Honda Hr V reliable?

Based on MOT data from 3,704 vehicles, the 2020 Honda Hr V has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2020 Honda Hr V?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2020 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 2020 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 (2020)

3,704 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.7% first-time pass rate

2020 Honda Hr V

CarHunch analysed 3,704 real MOT records for the 2020 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 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.

The 2020 Honda Hr V passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

94.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.22

Over 3.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 16k–30k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.7% 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 2 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 3,704 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 3,704 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 2020.

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Before you buy a 2020 Honda Hr V

Based on MOT data from 3,704 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.6% 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 (89%)	3,287	94.8%	0.22
Diesel (11%)	417	93.7%	0.27

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 2020 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.

22,141

typical

15,644

low mileage

30,104

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Honda Hr V vehicles fall between 15,644 and 30,104 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,644 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.

✓ 15,644–30,104 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Honda Hr Vs sit.

⚠ Over 40,640 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Honda Hr V — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Honda Hr Vs are 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

3.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.22

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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