2017 Honda Hr-V MOT pass rate: 90.6% (17,290 tests)
Is the 2017 Hr-V getting worse?
Pass rate of 2017-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 92.0% +6.2 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 91.1% +7.2 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 88.8% +6.4 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2017 Hr-V
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 797 | 30.9% |
| 2 | Brakes | 669 | 25.9% |
| 3 | Suspension | 395 | 15.3% |
| 4 | Visibility | 373 | 14.4% |
| 5 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 142 | 5.5% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 81 | 3.1% |
All Hr-V years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8,189 | 87.3% | +8.6 pts | 61,474 |
| 2016 | 20,353 | 88.0% | +6.6 pts | 53,243 |
| 2017 (this page) | 17,290 | 90.6% | +6.6 pts | 44,852 |
| 2018 | 17,915 | 92.9% | +6.5 pts | 36,255 |
| 2019 | 14,404 | 94.8% | +6.4 pts | 27,972 |
| 2020 | 11,000 | 95.5% | +5.6 pts | 22,512 |
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FAQs
Is a 2017 Honda Hr-V reliable?
2017-registered examples passed 90.6% of their MOT tests (17,290 tests, 2023–2025), +6.6 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 9 years old with a median 44,852 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2017 Hr-V?
The median tested example shows 44,852 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2017 Hr-V?
In this cohort petrols pass 91.7% of tests against 88.7% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.