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With 57,587 currently licensed in the UK, the Honda HR-V is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the HR-V 5 stars in 2022, with 82% adult occupant and 75% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,908 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £242/month or 36p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2022
Monthly Cost
£242
est. annual total
New From
£26,000
Euro NCAP tested the HR-V in 2022 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
82%
Child Occupant
75%
Pedestrian
65%
Safety Assist
72%
There are 3 known DVSA recalls affecting the Honda HR-V. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2020/186
Affected vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellers.
Build dates: 2017-11-09 to 2018-04-24
R/2020/194
The webbing sensor in the rear centre seat belt assembly could become inoperative.
Build dates: 2019-08-28 to 2019-09-25
R/2020/008
The regulatory requirement for emissions levels are not met.
Build dates: 2015-02-02 to 2018-05-23
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Honda HR-V are estimated at around £2,908 per year, or £242 per month.
Fuel
£1,008
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,050
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The HR-V achieves a combined fuel economy of around 52.3 mpg (44.8 mpg urban, 58.9 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR-V | PETROL | 52.3 mpg | 1.5L |
| HR-V | PETROL | 32.8 mpg | 1.6L |
| HR-V | DIESEL | 70.6 mpg | 1.6L |
| HR-V (2000 YM) | PETROL | 34.4 mpg | 1.6L |
| HR-V (2001 YM) | PETROL | 32.8 mpg | 1.6L |
| HR-V (2002 YM) | PETROL | 32.8 mpg | 1.6L |
| HR-V 2019 | PETROL | 40.9 mpg | 1.5L |
| HR-V 2019 | DIESEL | 54.3 mpg | 1.6L |
Starting from £26,000 new, a Honda HR-V typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £19,500 | −£6,500 |
| 2 years | 64% | £16,600 | −£9,400 |
| 3 years | 56% | £14,600 | −£11,400 |
| 4 years | 50% | £13,150 | −£12,850 |
| 5 years | 46% | £12,100 | −£13,900 |
| 6 years | 43% | £11,250 | −£14,750 |
| 7 years | 41% | £10,550 | −£15,450 |
| 8 years | 39% | £10,050 | −£15,950 |
| 9 years | 37% | £9,550 | −£16,450 |
| 10 years | 35% | £9,050 | −£16,950 |
There are currently 57,587 licensed and 1,750 SORN HR-Vs in the UK (59,337 total). This makes it a common vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the HR-V 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 82% for adult occupant protection, 75% for child occupant protection, 65% for vulnerable road users, and 72% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old HR-V are estimated at around £2,908 per year (£242/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 3 known safety recalls affecting the HR-V. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new HR-V starts from around £26,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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