2017 Honda HR-V 1.6L Diesel · SC66 NBY

The 2017 Honda HR-V passed its most recent MOT on 19 February 2026 at 100,983 miles, but the certificate carries a cluster of advisories that signals a worsening trend in front-end wear. The tester flagged worn nearside and offside front suspension arm rear bushes, a severely deteriorated offside front outer constant velocity boot, play in the nearside steering rack inner joint, and both front tyres worn close to the legal limit. None of these items caused a failure, yet their simultaneous presence suggests deferred maintenance rather than a one-off defect. The record shows a clear progression from a clean pass in March 2025 to a car now presenting multiple front-end concerns within twelve months. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 11,220 miles per year over nine years, which is typical for a UK-used HR-V of this generation. The jump from 89,328 miles in February 2025 to 100,983 miles in February 2026, however, represents about 11,655 miles in a single year, slightly above the long-term average and consistent with heavier recent use. The 2024 MOT record shows a failed test on 22 May followed by a pass on 23 May at 87,134 miles, indicating a same-day retest after replacing a bulging offside rear tyre and addressing slight play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint. That ball joint advisory reappeared as a failure in February 2025 before the March 2025 clean pass, suggesting a repair was carried out, but the February 2026 test now lists worn suspension arm bushes and steering rack play, pointing to a cycle of partial repairs rather than a comprehensive front-end overhaul. A buyer should prioritise a close inspection of the front suspension and steering components. The repeated flagging of suspension arm bushes and ball joint play across multiple tests indicates the front lower arms and steering rack inner joints are wearing faster than expected for the mileage and require thorough checking for excessive movement or knocking. The severely deteriorated offside front CV boot on the most recent test means the joint is likely contaminated and should be examined for clicking under load; replacement of the boot alone is insufficient if the joint is already damaged. Both front tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit in February 2026, so check tread depth and sidewall condition carefully, especially given the history of cracking and perishing across all four tyres in the 2024 records. Inspect the inner wheel arches and subframe mounting points for corrosion, as the combination of worn bushes and rack play can accelerate localised stress on structural areas. A short road test over uneven surfaces will reveal whether the front end rattles or wanders, confirming whether the flagged items have progressed beyond advisory status.