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VK53 NGS

2016 Honda Hr-v

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,709 mi
Last recorded66,709 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Honda Hr-v40,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 NGS
MakeHonda
ModelHr-v
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 66,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 66,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 61,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn to 2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 51,902 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 51,902 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 47,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

head light masks fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Nov 2022 47,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

head light masks fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2021 34,249 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 26,520 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 25,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing low.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 20,959 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 20,959 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the Honda Hr-v?

Based on 453,253 MOT tests across 47,982 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
5,721
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
47,982
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,151
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,863
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,183
Stop lamp not working 5,491
position lamp(s) not working 5,053
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VK53 NGS is a 2016 Honda Hr-v in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Honda Hr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 40,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Hr-v fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK53 NGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Hr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Honda Hr-v is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VK53 NGS registered?

VK53 NGS is a 2016 Honda Hr-v, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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