2020 Honda HR-V 1.5L Petrol · RV70 ACU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy; the most recent MOT on 2026‑01‑05 recorded a pass at 56,146 miles with no defects. The preceding annual tests in September 2025 (55,346 miles) and September 2024 (42,672 miles) also returned passes, indicating a stable maintenance pattern after an isolated failure in September 2023 (30,541 miles). That single failure, despite no recorded defects, suggests a transient issue that has not reappeared, and the subsequent history shows no recurring problems. Mileage accumulation has been consistent with typical usage for a six‑year‑old model. Between September 2023 and September 2024 the odometer rose by 12,131 miles, and the following year added another 12,674 miles. The latest interval from September 2025 to January 2026 added only 800 miles, reflecting normal annual mileage of roughly 12,000 miles per year. Test intervals have been annual, with the January 2026 test occurring four months early, but the data set remains clean and regular. A prospective buyer should focus on the mechanical systems that bear the most wear under normal service. Inspect the brake discs, pads and calipers for binding or uneven wear, as the earlier unexplained failure could have involved these components. Examine suspension bushes and coil springs for corrosion or excessive wear, and check tyre tread depth for uneven wear patterns. Look for exhaust mount corrosion, rust on wheel arches and underbody panels, and verify that the chassis has not suffered structural degradation. A thorough visual check of these areas will confirm whether the clean MOT record reflects genuine mechanical health or merely the absence of recorded defects.