2009 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · A25 HSV

The current roadworthiness status is sound following the April 2026 pass, though the maintenance trend shows a recent spike in failures requiring prompt attention. The most recent test on 2026-04-20 at 117,709 miles passed cleanly, but this followed a failure just four days prior on 2026-04-16 at 117,679 miles. The tester flagged a serious fluid leak from the offside front shock absorber, a split nearside front constant velocity boot, and inoperative lighting. Rectifying these immediate failures suggests the previous owner addressed acute mechanical faults to get the vehicle through testing. The recurring child seat obstruction preventing full adult belt inspection on the nearside rear hints at prolonged child seat usage, potentially concealing belt wear or buckle damage. The recorded mileage of 117,709 miles equates to roughly 6,924 miles per year, reflecting unusually light use for a 2009 vehicle. The vehicle covered 12,874 miles between April 2024 and April 2025, jumping from 101,634 to 104,508 miles, which contradicts the otherwise low annual average. The vehicle covered a mere 30 miles between the failed test on 2026-04-16 and the pass on 2026-04-20, confirming it sat stationary during the repair process. Long periods standing can cause tyre flat spots, brake disc corrosion, and seized components, making a thorough test drive essential to identify such issues. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and drivetrain closely. The 2026-04-16 failure for a leaking offside front shock absorber indicates active suspension degradation, while the split nearside front CV boot suggests joint contamination is already imminent. Grease ejection from a split boot leads to rapid constant velocity joint failure, manifesting as clicking under steering lock. Examine the exhaust system security, given the 2025-04-07 failure for an insecure exhaust, checking for hanging brackets or corroded mounting points. The 2024-04-17 advisories for slightly deteriorated brake hoses and perishing tyres require physical verification; low annual mileage often leads to age-related rubber degradation rather than wear. Probe the nearside rear seat belt webbing and buckles thoroughly, as the persistent child seat obstruction in 2024 and 2026 likely concealed contamination or UV damage from prolonged exposure.