Is the Honda HR-V ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 32,788 MOT tests, around 88% of Honda HR-V models still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 2% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 10%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 73% petrol, 27% diesel. Petrol HR-V models are generally compliant from 2015, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Diesel HR-V models are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2005 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 88%
- Likely charged
- 2%
- Depends on the car
- 10%
- MOT tests analysed
- 32,788
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HR-V ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many HR-V models of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant3,348 tested | Likely compliant426 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant4,493 tested | Likely compliant418 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant4,930 tested | Likely compliant1,168 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant3,764 tested | Likely compliant2,105 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant3,876 tested | Likely compliant3,063 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant1,197 tested | Check exact car1,573 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard206 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard300 tested | – |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard277 tested | – |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard502 tested | – |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard468 tested | – |
| 2000 | Likely charged398 tested | – |
| 1999 | Likely charged201 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the HR-V
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (73% of HR-V models tested): likely compliant from 2015; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (27% of HR-V models tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2005 and earlier are likely to be charged.
HR-V models from 2015 sit on the boundary (10% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Honda can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how HR-V models fare at the MOT too: see the Honda HR-V MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Honda HR-V for London: what the MOT data shows
The Honda HR-V models in this data were first registered between 1999 and 2020. 2016 was the most common year, with 6,939 tests (21% of the total), and half were registered in 2017 or later.
HR-V models from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 90% of the time, at an average of 36,335 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 56% of the time with 107,171 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest petrol HR-V models likely to comply are from 2015. 1,197 of them were tested; 2015 cars passed first time 85% of the time and averaged 57,222 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest diesel HR-V models likely to comply are from 2016. 3,063 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 87% of the time and averaged 49,731 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the HR-V's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (1.8% of tests); brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (1.7%); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (1.2%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 11.9% of tests.
Overall, 88% of HR-V models passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 42,181 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Honda models
About this data
Based on 32,788 first MOT tests of the Honda HR-V carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 32,788 MOT tests say about the Honda HR-V and London's ULEZ.
Is the Honda HR-V ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 88% of HR-V models on the road are likely compliant and 2% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol HR-V years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol HR-V models first registered from 2015 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel HR-V ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel HR-V models from 2005 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific HR-V is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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