Buying used car - fine rust on paint under in engine bay

[ad42]

I was looking at a used car today, and noticed that, right up under the bonnet near the hinge, there was a slight imperfection in the paint on the passenger side, like a very light surface rust.



On the driver's side of the car, there was less, just a little which is pretty much out of sight.



Car is 6 years old. Everything else about the car is A1: main dealer, 100% service history, not Cat C/D etc. Anyway, does it seem normal? Am I worrying about nothing?

Edited by ad42 on Thursday 28th June 18:46

[Haltamer]

No help at all, but what car / engine is that? The bay looks very familar

Looks like a Civic 1.4 judging by the space in the bay; I recognise the reserviours!
I'll get some waxoyl up there

Edited by Haltamer on Thursday 28th June 19:50

[ad42]

Yep, it's a Honda Civic! Mark 9, 2012, 1.8. Cleaning up that little bit of rust shouldn't be too much of a problem, I was just wondering whether it's a sign of anything significant.

[Haltamer]

ad42 said:

Yep, it's a Honda Civic! Mark 9, 2012, 1.8. Cleaning up that little bit of rust shouldn't be too much of a problem, I was just wondering whether it's a sign of anything significant.

civinfo.com

Had a look in my bay (Only a year old), and there is no such rusting - I don't think you'd have much trouble with this; It's hidden away in the bay, so a wire brush,primer can and some waxoyl should do the job:- Is the car significantly rusted anywhere else? Most of the underside is clad, so your biggest hints will be the exhaust and suspension components.

[steveo3002]

one the very edge of the bracket top center of the pic ? i dont see any other marks

looks normal , prob been caught with something and worn the paint off , nothing to worry about