2016 Honda CR-V 1.6L Diesel · AV66 NCA

A pattern of tyre-sidewall deterioration is the defining mechanical story of this CR-V, with both the 2020 and 2021 test entries flagging perishing across all four tyres and the 2021 retest subsequently failing on cuts deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the nearside front and offside rear items. Aside from this cluster of tyre-related advisories and the single failure, the MOT record is notably clean, with five consecutive passes from 2022 through 2025 and no defects recorded on any of those occasions. The absence of brake, suspension, exhaust, lighting, or corrosion advisories across the seven-year testing window suggests that the structural and mechanical wear items normally expected on a decade-old SUV have not yet manifested as testable defects, leaving the tyres as the singular chronic observation point in the file. The most recent test on 23 October 2025 passed with no defects recorded, marking five clear years since the last advisory was issued. With 58,910 miles recorded against a 2016 manufacture date and an MOT history running from 2019 onwards, this CR-V has averaged roughly 5,891 miles per year, which is markedly below the typical annual accumulation for a vehicle of this age and class. The mileage progression between tests is broadly consistent rather than spiking, indicating either genuinely light regular use or extended periods of inactivity. From a mechanical standpoint, such a low annual mileage tends to be kinder on major drivetrain and brake components but can work against parts that suffer from standing idle, particularly rubber items exposed to UV and ozone, tyres that develop flat spots or sidewall cracking through underuse, and brake discs that may surface corrode. The chronic sidewall perishing recorded in 2020 and 2021 is consistent with a vehicle that spends considerable time parked rather than driven regularly, and is worth weighing against the lower wear one might otherwise expect on the engine and gearbox. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection area is the present condition of all four tyres, given the documented history of sidewall perishing and cuts exposing ply or cords. Sidewalls should be examined closely for hairline cracks, crazing, or brittleness, particularly on the inner shoulders which are difficult to see without rotating the wheel, and any tyre over six years old from its DOT date stamp warrants closer scrutiny regardless of tread depth. On the test drive, listen for any road noise or thumping that could indicate a deformed or flat-spotted tyre from prolonged standing, and check that the steering does not pull, which on a CR-V of this generation could also hint at worn front suspension components not yet severe enough to fail an MOT. A thorough inspection underneath for any emerging corrosion on the rear subframe, trailing arms, and brake pipe runs is sensible given the vehicle's age, even though no such defects have been flagged to date, and the brake pedal should feel firm with no judder under moderate application to confirm the discs have not surface-corroded excessively from low-speed use. Beyond the tyre history, the test-drive should focus on the suspension and drivetrain symptoms that low-mileage CR-Vs are known to develop. With the engine running, listen for any timing-chain rattle on cold start, a known wear point on the 1.6 i-DTEC and 2.0 i-VTEC engines offered in this generation, and check for any blue smoke from the exhaust which would indicate oil consumption issues. The rear suspension multi-link arrangement should be assessed by driving over uneven surfaces at low speed and listening for clonking or knocking from the rear axle, as the bushes and links can deteriorate with age even at low mileage. Finally, verify that the all-wheel-drive system, where fitted, engages smoothly by testing on a loose surface, and confirm that the electronic parking brake releases cleanly without warning lights remaining on the dashboard, as intermittent EPB faults are a recurring theme on this model regardless of MOT status.