2002 Honda City Express 0.0L Petrol · DA51 XEB

The 2002 Honda City Express presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass at the most recent test on 23 May 2025 at 6,387 miles. The DVSA record shows no defects, advisories, or failures across the three available tests, indicating the vehicle has remained mechanically sound under official inspection over the observed period. Recorded mileage sits at 6,387 miles against an age of roughly 24 years, equating to about 266 miles per year. The tests show minimal accumulation: 6,261 miles on 17 May 2022, 6,375 on 19 May 2023, and 6,387 on 23 May 2025. A two-year gap exists between the 2023 and 2025 entries, with only 12 miles added in that span. Such low, static mileage with sparse testing suggests long-term storage and light use rather than active neglect, though standing periods risk perished rubber components and fluid degradation not captured by the pass results. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for binding or corrosion from inactivity. The clean MOT history offers no flagged structural integrity issues, yet exhaust emissions and brake disc condition warrant verification given the vehicle's dormancy. Given the absence of recorded advisories, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance. Physical checks on tyre sidewalls, wiper blades, and underbody rust remain prudent before purchase.