2016 Honda NSC 0.1L Petrol · EF66 BYP

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, though the maintenance history reveals a period of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in January 2024 at 64,661 miles passed with only a minor advisory regarding a missing nearside lower plastic panel. This represents an improvement over the August 2022 inspection where the car failed on multiple safety-critical items. Since that failure, the mechanical trend appears stable, suggesting the previous owner addressed the primary defects flagged by the tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-useage vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between the May 2021 test at 37,403 miles and the August 2022 test at 53,272 miles, representing an accumulation of over 16,000 miles in fifteen months. While the low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the intervals between tests on older vehicles can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components, as was evidenced in the 2022 report. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension and braking system. The 2022 failure highlighted a serious fluid leak from the nearside front shock absorber and significantly worn front brake discs. While these were rectified to pass the subsequent test, a physical inspection should confirm no further leaks exist or uneven pad wear. Additionally, the history of perishing tyres in 2022 indicates that age-related decay is a greater risk than tread depth. Check the sidewalls of the current tyres for cracking to ensure they have been replaced recently despite the low mileage.