2012 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · CP62 VFA

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in February 2024 at 106,749 miles identified a corroded rear exhaust joint and a cut to the nearside front tyre. While the vehicle passed this test, the recurring nature of minor mechanical failures and consumable wear suggests that the previous owner only addressed faults once they reached a point of failure or approached the legal limit. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap of over 10,000 miles between January 2023 and February 2024, indicating a period of higher usage compared to earlier years. Given that the last recorded MOT is now over two years old as of June 2026, the vehicle is significantly overdue for its annual inspection. This lapse increases the risk that components such as rubber bushes or fluids have deteriorated undetected since the last professional DVSA inspection. A buyer should specifically inspect the exhaust system, as the progression from a minor leak in 2023 to a corroded joint in 2024 indicates advancing surface corrosion. The suspension also requires a close look, particularly the anti-roll bar linkages which showed play in 2021, as these components often wear out on heavier CRV models. Furthermore, the history of thin brake pads and repeatedly worn tyres suggests that the current set of consumables may be nearing the end of their functional life, necessitating an immediate check of brake disc thickness and tread depth.