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Honda HR-V

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

V48 MECMOT history

V48 MEC is a black petrol Honda HR-V first used on 8 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 97,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
97,996 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 MEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
HR-V
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 MEC was last recorded at 97,996 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,992 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,996 miles
  • 2025 – 97,992 miles
  • 2024 – 96,312 miles
  • 2023 – 94,003 miles
  • 2022 – 90,480 miles
  • 2021 – 86,794 miles
  • 2020 – 84,115 miles
  • 2019 – 84,082 miles
  • 2018 – 83,713 miles
  • 2017 – 82,373 miles
  • 2016 – 80,370 miles
  • 2015 – 78,557 miles
  • 2014 – 75,790 miles
  • 2013 – 72,176 miles
  • 2012 – 68,005 miles
  • 2011 – 63,465 miles
  • 2010 – 58,724 miles
  • 2009 – 54,388 miles
  • 2008 – 49,767 miles
  • 2007 – 44,313 miles
  • 2006 – 37,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,996 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Whole underside of vehicle and suspension very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

35 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,996 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    97,996 miles
    Test number
    655673102409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,992 miles (+1,680)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,992 miles
    Test number
    687475316234
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass96,312 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    96,312 miles
    Test number
    470303330146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,003 miles
    Test number
    186372704273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail94,003 miles (+3,523)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,003 miles
    Test number
    683287163433
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,480 miles
    Test number
    465437784844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,480 miles (+3,686)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,480 miles
    Test number
    113274312594
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    86,794 miles
    Test number
    422991531734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,794 miles (+2,679)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,794 miles
    Test number
    435365807498
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass84,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,115 miles
    Test number
    818014689142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,115 miles (+33)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,115 miles
    Test number
    997334863727
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass84,082 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,082 miles
    Test number
    998778905493
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWhole underside of vehicle and suspension very rusty

  13. Fail84,081 miles (+368)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,081 miles
    Test number
    324036252849
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWhole underside of vehicle and suspension very rusty

  14. Pass83,713 miles (+1,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,713 miles
    Test number
    632667107862
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass82,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,373 miles
    Test number
    768393655581
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail82,373 miles (+56)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,373 miles
    Test number
    292798645110
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail82,317 miles (+1,947)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,317 miles
    Test number
    283656950857
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass80,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,370 miles
    Test number
    635024137980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,370 miles (+1,813)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,370 miles
    Test number
    682044245685
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass78,557 miles (+2,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,557 miles
    Test number
    446100385560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps faded at time of test

  21. Pass75,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,790 miles
    Test number
    218176144206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,790 miles (+3,614)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,790 miles
    Test number
    188166344243
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall

  23. Pass72,176 miles (+4,171)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,176 miles
    Test number
    595468643215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,005 miles
    Test number
    376598342469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,005 miles (+4,540)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,005 miles
    Test number
    706648842227
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass63,465 miles (+4,741)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,465 miles
    Test number
    106915241205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,724 miles (+4,336)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,724 miles
    Test number
    671516840255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,388 miles
    Test number
    641855949296
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Fail54,388 miles (+4,621)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,388 miles
    Test number
    370445749272
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass49,767 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,767 miles
    Test number
    111755348221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass49,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,531 miles
    Test number
    741837408233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail49,531 miles (+5,218)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,531 miles
    Test number
    283007908229
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  33. Pass44,313 miles (+7,147)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,313 miles
    Test number
    332472827251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail37,166 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,166 miles
    Test number
    304333246482
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  35. Pass37,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,166 miles
    Test number
    894223546281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V48 MEC

Does V48 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V48 MEC is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V48 MEC?
The MOT on V48 MEC is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V48 MEC done?
V48 MEC was recorded at 97,996 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 3,144 miles a year.
Has V48 MEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 MEC has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V48 MEC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V48 MEC find?
V48 MEC passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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