2001 Honda HR-V 1.6L Petrol · YM51 OFC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a history of reactive repairs rather than preventative upkeep. In the most recent test in October 2025 at 103,999 miles, the car passed despite concerns regarding structural corrosion on the offside rear integral body and pitted front brake discs. This follows a significant failure in October 2024 where multiple safety defects were identified, including hydraulic fluid leaks and lighting issues, which were subsequently addressed to achieve the current passing result. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 25-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,160 miles per year to reach 103,999 miles. There is a distinct gap in usage between October 2022 and October 2023, where the car recorded only five miles (from 96,789 to 96,794). This low annual mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and fluids, which is evidenced by the perishing tyres and deteriorated dust covers noted in the later test dates. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the offside rear body area where corrosion was recently flagged. The history shows recurring issues with the rear braking system, specifically corroded and leaking pipes noted in 2022, 2023, and resulting in a failure in 2024. Additionally, the anti-roll bar ball joints and dust covers have been a consistent point of failure across multiple years, suggesting the suspension components are prone to age-related wear despite the low mileage.