2023 Honda HR-V 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · KF73 XFK
2023 Honda HR-V (1.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 30 Sept 2023. Recorded mileage 19,578 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA HR-V
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KF73 XFK Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 19,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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KF73 XFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2023 Honda Hr-V (KF73 XFK) between September 2026 and September 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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Known faults for Honda Honda HR-V Mk3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- 12V Auxiliary Battery Parasitic Drain and DischargeModerate
Third-generation HR-V e:HEV models suffer from unexpected 12V auxiliary battery discharge when parked for more than a few days. While the 60-cell high-voltage traction battery powers the electric traction motors, the low-voltage 12V lead-acid battery is needed to boot the body control modules and close the high-voltage relays. Parasitic background draw from the keyless entry receiver, handsfree tailgate sensors, and early body control module software causes the small-capacity 12V battery to drain flat. When depleted, the car displays cascading Brake System and VSA dashboard warnings and will not enter READY mode without an external 12V jump starter.
- Electronic Power Steering Gearbox Friction and Sticky SteeringSerious
A safety recall and technical service issue on 2022 to 2025 HR-V models involves increased internal friction within the electric power steering (EPS) rack assembly. The nylon worm gear wheel inside the steering gearbox can swell when exposed to engine bay warmth and moisture, whilst excessive spring preload reduces the grease film between the worm shaft and wheel. This manifests as a sticky, jerky sensation around the straight-ahead position at motorway speeds, requiring unnatural steering effort to make minor lane corrections. Dealers inspect the rack, replace the gear spring, and reapply high-viscosity grease.
- Rear Brake Pad Binding and Premature Disc CorrosionModerate
Due to the regenerative braking capability of the e:HEV powertrain, the hydraulic friction brakes on the rear axle receive minimal use during typical urban driving. On UK roads treated with winter salt and road grit, the rear brake pads frequently seize in their caliper carrier sliders, and the electronic parking brake (EPB) actuators can bind. This causes severe circular scoring, rust ridges, and uneven face pitting across the rear brake discs, leading to MOT test failures for braking efficiency imbalance and scoring. Annual strip, clean, and lubrication of the rear caliper sliders is essential.
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