2009 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · BK09 LXC

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 1 April 2026, indicating it meets the minimum legal standards for roadworthiness. While the recent history appeared clean for three consecutive years, the failure recorded on 30 March 2026 at 155,143 miles marks a significant shift in the vehicle's condition. The identification of excessive corrosion within the offside rear inner suspension mounting area suggests that structural integrity has become a primary concern, moving beyond typical consumable wear into the realm of chassis fatigue. Accumulating 155,157 miles over seventeen years averages approximately 9,100 miles per annum, which aligns with standard usage patterns for a vehicle of this type. The record shows a consistent increase in mileage between 2023 and 2026, with the owner covering roughly 16,600 miles in the last year alone. This sustained usage indicates the car has remained in regular service rather than sitting idle, which generally benefits engine health but accelerates the wear of suspension components and chassis exposure to road salt and moisture. Prospective buyers must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear wheel arches and the surrounding structural mounting points. Although the repair was certified as rectified on 1 April 2026, the presence of such advanced corrosion indicates the vehicle has likely spent significant time in environments that promote oxidation. You should verify the quality of the welding or repair work performed to address the suspension mounting failure. Check for any signs of underseal applied to mask fresh repairs and inspect the remaining suspension arms and subframe mounts for similar signs of degradation that may not have reached the threshold for an MOT failure but will require attention in the near future.