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Y496 SBA

2001 Honda Hr-v

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

120,749 mi
Last recorded120,749 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda Hr-v78,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 SBA
MakeHonda
ModelHr-v
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 120,749 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 120,696 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Rear axle lower bush - behind axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 30 May 2024 120,355 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 120,349 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 111,316 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 111,165 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 104,701 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting rubber worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 104,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front engine mounting rubber worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamps faded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 95,185 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 95,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 82,523 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 82,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 19 Mar 2019 73,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 14 Mar 2018 68,801 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 68,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,345 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2016 61,965 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 59,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2014 55,786 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 May 2014 55,776 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2013 53,658 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 51,169 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2012 51,169 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 46,301 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 38,741 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 30,675 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 21,727 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 21,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2007 11,492 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 7,686 miles

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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Y496 SBA is a 2001 Honda Hr-v in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2001 Honda Hr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 78,559 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 Y496 SBA, 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 25 years old, this Honda Hr-v is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y496 SBA is a 2001 Honda Hr-v, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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