2016 Honda HR-V 1.6L Diesel · FN66 BEO

The 2016 Honda HR-V presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 July 2025 at 75,541 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, though the same date also logged a failed attempt with no defects listed, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in July 2024 at 69,818 miles, June 2023 at 62,748 miles, and June 2022 at 55,543 miles all passed cleanly with no advisories, showing consistent annual compliance over the last four years. The mileage pattern sits at roughly 7,554 miles per year against a ten-year lifespan, a typical figure for this age of vehicle. Annual increments held steady: 7,205 miles between June 2022 and June 2023, then 7,070 to July 2024, and 5,723 to July 2025. No rapid accumulation or prolonged standing gaps appear in the record. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, with every entry showing a clean sheet and no flagged consumable wear, suspension bushes, brake discs, or corrosion issues across the timeline. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished history. The clean MOT run offers no evidence of recurring suspension, braking, or structural defects, but the twin 3 July 2025 entries suggest the vendor or tester encountered a paperwork hiccup worth clarifying. Given the HR-V is now ten years old, examine underbody structural integrity for hidden rust, check coil springs and steering joints for age-related fatigue, and confirm tyre tread depth and brake caliper operation match the recorded lack of advisories. The absence of any advisory across five tests implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current rather than deferring minor items. This lowers the risk of overlooked binding calipers or exhaust emissions breaches. Treat the vehicle as mechanically sound on paper, but verify the 2025 failure cause and commission an independent pre-purchase check before completion.