2022 Honda HR-V Advance Style I-MMD CVT 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · AP72 ANP

A single recorded DVSA test sits on file for this 2022 Honda HR-V, conducted on 21 October 2025, which returned a pass with no advisories or defects noted. With only one year of testing history available, the documented roadworthiness picture is inherently narrow, but what is on record is clean. There are no recorded failures, no advisories relating to brake components, suspension, corrosion, or exhaust integrity, and no flagged tyre condition concerns. The absence of any recurring component flags at the first test point is a neutral mechanical signal rather than a definitive endorsement, given the very limited sample of inspections. The recorded odometer reading of 13,243 miles against a four-year-old vehicle indicates an average annual accumulation of roughly 3,300 miles, which is well below typical usage for a car of this age. Such a low annual mileage can indicate periods of light running or extended standing, both of which carry specific mechanical implications. Brake discs and pads are prone to surface corrosion during prolonged inactivity, and the first application of the brakes after a lay-up can reveal vibration or judder as a result of corrosion pitting on the disc faces. The hybrid powertrain, given the i-MMD designation, relies on regular use to maintain electrical conditioning of the high-voltage battery and 12V auxiliary system, so extended standing periods can accelerate degradation of these components. Tyres fitted to a low-mileage vehicle can also age-harden, particularly on the rear axle if the vehicle is predominantly front-wheel driven. From a buyer inspection standpoint, the lack of historical advisories means there are no specific components flagged for accelerated wear, but the low-mileage profile warrants particular attention to items that suffer from disuse rather than wear. On a test drive, the brakes should feel progressive and consistent from the first application; any judder through the pedal or vibration through the steering wheel under light braking suggests corroded or warped front discs. The transmission should shift smoothly through the CVT's simulated gear range without hesitation, slipping, or unwanted mechanical noise, as CVT units can develop judder if the variator or belt has suffered from infrequent fluid cycling. Cold-start behaviour should be observed for any irregular idling, hesitation, or warning lamp illumination, as hybrid systems are sensitive to irregular use patterns. A physical inspection should accompany the road test and focus on the areas most exposed to standing-vehicle deterioration. Brake callipers, particularly on the rear axle, should be checked for seized sliders or sticking pistons, which can manifest as uneven pad wear or a dragging sensation after release. The underside should be examined for any surface corrosion on exposed steel components, even on a relatively young vehicle kept in coastal or damp environments, paying particular attention to suspension arms, anti-roll bar linkages, and any exposed brake pipe runs. The tyres should be inspected for sidewall cracking, uneven wear across the tread face, and general suppleness, as age-hardened rubber can lose grip despite retaining legal tread depth. Finally, a diagnostic scan across all hybrid-related systems, including the high-voltage battery state of health and the regenerative braking function, would provide additional confidence given the unusual usage pattern documented.