2017 Honda HR-V 1.6L Diesel · LD67 SZX

A consistent record of clean MOT passes defines the DVSA history of this 2017 Honda HR-V, with six consecutive tests recorded since 2021 and no failures, refusals, or advisories of any mechanical nature. The most recent examination on 19 December 2025 produced a pass alongside only a minor administrative note that items had been removed from the driver's view prior to testing, which carries no mechanical significance. Each of the preceding five annual tests passed without a single defect or advisory being recorded, indicating that across roughly five years of statutory testing the vehicle has not presented any examiner-flagged deterioration in the areas scrutinised under the MOT scheme. This represents a notably stable and unblemished roadworthiness profile for a car now approaching a decade of service. The recorded mileage of 113,992 against a nine-year registration places this HR-V firmly in the higher-accumulation bracket, equating to around 12,600 miles per year averaged across its life. Annual MOT readings cannot be verified from the supplied data as individual odometer captures are not listed, so it is not possible to confirm whether mileage has been steady or whether there have been gaps or sudden increases between tests. Mechanically, an above-average annual mileage for a vehicle of this age places greater demand on wear items such as brake pads and discs, tyres, suspension bushes and linkages, drive belts, and the CV joints typical of this platform. The absence of any advisories on brakes, tyres, or suspension across the most recent tests suggests these consumable areas were within acceptable condition at the time of examination, though they will require ongoing attention given the higher-than-average usage rate. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means there are no specific component flags from the MOT history to target on inspection, but the high-mileage context warrants a focused physical examination. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn drop links, anti-roll bar bushes, or top mounts, and pay particular attention to the rear suspension for any clonking over bumps, a known area on the HR-V. Check for uneven tyre wear across both axles, as excessive inner or outer shoulder wear can point to worn suspension bushes or geometry issues, and inspect the brake pedal feel for any sponginess or judder under firm application that could indicate warped discs given the high annual mileage. Steering should feel precise without vibration through the wheel, and the CV joints should be checked for any clicking on full lock, particularly given the front-wheel-drive configuration. Additionally, although the MOT record shows no advisories relating to corrosion or exhaust integrity, a close visual inspection of the underbody, subframe, brake pipes, and fuel lines remains advisable on a high-mileage car of this age, as corrosion-related advisories tend to emerge in later years even on vehicles with previously clean records. Inspect the engine bay and undertray for any signs of oil misting or weeping from the rocker cover, which is common on higher-mileage Honda engines, and check the coolant reservoir for any discolouration or staining. Given the mileage accumulation, it would be prudent to confirm the timing chain and clutch operation, listening on test for any rattle from the chain on cold start and ensuring the clutch bites smoothly without slipping under load in higher gears. The clean MOT history provides reassurance on the core safety-related systems, but the usage profile dictates that a thorough mechanical pre-purchase inspection remains the sensible course of action.