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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Honda ZR-V. Check any ZR-V by registration number below.

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88.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.3%

vs Honda Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Honda ZR-V — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda ZR-V has an average MOT pass rate of 88.5%, which is 3.3 percentage points above the Honda brand average of 85.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the ZR-V is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Honda ZR-V fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your ZR-V for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Honda ZR-V, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Honda ZR-V performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 5,000 vehicles

88.5%Excellent
Honda average: 85.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

8.0%

Mileage at 3yr

18k mi

Top MOT Failures — Honda ZR-V

The most common reasons a Honda ZR-V fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

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Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

10.8%
2

Suspension

9.0%
3

Brakes

8.2%
4

Tyres

8.5%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

4.5%
Honda ZR-V Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

27.0%

Rear

25.0%

Offside

18.0%

Other Honda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Honda models.

Honda Civic

83.5% pass rate

Honda Jazz

85.8% pass rate

Honda CR-V

84.2% pass rate

Honda HR-V

85.5% pass rate

Honda e

90.5% pass rate

Honda Accord

80.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Honda ZR-V

Honda ZR-V — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Honda ZR-V MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda ZR-V?
The average MOT pass rate for the Honda ZR-V is 88.5% compared to the Honda average of 85.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda ZR-V?
The most common MOT failures on the Honda ZR-V are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (10.8%), Suspension (9.0%), Brakes (8.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Honda ZR-V reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 88.5%, the Honda ZR-V is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Honda ZR-V?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Honda ZR-V?
Typical mileage for the Honda ZR-V: 18,000 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used ZR-V to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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