2020 Honda HR-V 1.6L Diesel · CU20 LWA

Covering approximately 80,086 miles across six years, this 2020 Honda HR-V has been worked hard, and its MOT record reflects a vehicle that has remained fundamentally roadworthy throughout its life but with consumable wear now beginning to surface. The most recent test on 10 March 2026 returned a pass, although an advisory was issued noting that the offside and nearside front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear. Prior to that, the 2025 and 2024 tests passed cleanly with no advisories recorded, while the 2023 test flagged front brake pads as wearing thin at approximately 3mm of friction material remaining on both outer pads. The pattern indicates a mechanically sound car whose braking and tyre components are now approaching replacement, consistent with a vehicle accumulating mileage at a steady and elevated rate rather than one suffering from any structural or systemic defects. The annual mileage of roughly 13,348 miles places this HR-V firmly in higher-than-average territory for its age band, exceeding the typical 8,000 to 10,000 miles per year commonly seen in similar vehicles. There are no gaps in the annual MOT testing record, which confirms continuous use on the road and rules out any extended periods of standing that might otherwise raise concerns about brake seizure, drivetrain corrosion, or fluid degradation from disuse. This consistent running pattern is mechanically favourable in many respects, as regular use tends to keep seals, bushes, and brake components active and functional. However, the elevated mileage does mean that wear-sensitive items such as suspension components, clutch friction material (if manual), and drivetrain mounts will have accumulated cycles at a faster rate, and any evidence of renewed noise or vibration on inspection should be taken seriously. For a prospective buyer, the front tyre advisory is the most immediate concern. Edge wear on both front tyres simultaneously often points to suspension geometry issues rather than simple age, so particular attention should be paid to the condition of the front suspension arms, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar drop links, as well as the compliance bushes. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front end over speed bumps and listen carefully for creaks during slow-speed steering lock manoeuvres. Uneven inner or outer tyre wear across an axle can also indicate worn top mounts or weak springs, so it is worth pushing down on each corner with the vehicle stationary to check the suspension rebounds cleanly without excess bouncing. The front brake pad advisory from 2023, combined with three further years of likely high-mileage use, means the pads will almost certainly have been replaced since, and a thorough inspection should confirm the current pad material depth and the condition of the front brake discs. On the road, listen for any brake squeal on light application or any judder through the steering wheel or brake pedal under firm stops, which could suggest disc warping from repeated high-temperature cycles. Check that the handbrake holds the vehicle firmly on an incline and that the rear drums or calipers are not binding after the vehicle has been driven, as rear binding can drag speed-sensitive components and accelerate front pad wear. Finally, given the high overall mileage for the age, it is prudent to inspect the engine and gearbox oil levels and condition, look for any signs of oil misting around the cam cover or sump, and confirm that the CV joint gaiters are intact, as these are common wear points on higher-mileage Honda products of this generation.