2015 Honda WW 0.1L Petrol · LS15 TGX

The vehicle presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 26 August 2025 at 70,483 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant turnaround from the advisory noted in December 2023, when the tester flagged a rear shock absorber exhibiting reduced damping effect at 57,476 miles. The absence of any new advisories in the most recent test suggests that the suspension issue was rectified, likely through shock absorber replacement, and the car has since remained in sound mechanical health. The 2021 advisory regarding front brake pads close to the minimum limit at 18,187 miles also appears to have been adequately addressed, with no subsequent braking defects recorded through the 2025 test. The mileage accumulation pattern is remarkably consistent and typical for an eleven-year-old vehicle. Between the November 2020 test at 12,960 miles and the December 2022 test at 35,165 miles, the car covered approximately 22,205 miles in just over two years, averaging roughly 10,000 miles annually during that period. However, the pace slowed considerably between December 2022 and the August 2025 test, with only 35,318 miles added over nearly three years, bringing the total to 70,483 miles. This lower recent annualised rate of around 11,700 miles per year suggests the vehicle has transitioned from regular daily use to lighter, more sporadic driving in its later life. The gap between the December 2023 and August 2025 tests is notable at nearly two years, which may indicate a period of reduced usage or the owner allowing the previous MOT to lapse slightly before retesting. A buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focusing on the components that have historically drawn attention. The rear suspension merits close scrutiny. Although the shock absorber advisory from December 2023 appears resolved, a physical check for oil misting around the damper body, uneven tyre wear indicating misalignment, and a bounce test to confirm damping effectiveness would provide confidence that the repair was properly executed. The front braking system, flagged in 2021 for pad wear, should be inspected for disc thickness, caliper slide pin freedom, and pad material remaining, particularly given the relatively low mileage since that advisory, which may indicate infrequent but harder use. With the car now covering fewer miles annually, rubber components such as suspension bushes, track rod ends, and exhaust mounts may be suffering from age-related deterioration rather than mileage wear. A close underbody inspection for corrosion is warranted, especially around subframes, suspension mounting points, and brake line runs, as vehicles driven less frequently can develop surface rust more quickly due to lack of heat cycling and road spray clearance.