2012 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · CV62 XUB

The 2012 Honda CR-V presents a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 4 December 2025 at 48,250 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Prior to that, the December 2024 cycle showed a clean pass on 3 December at 46,218 miles, though the same date also logged a failed attempt with no defects listed, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Across the five entries from December 2022 to December 2025, the vehicle cleared every valid test without advisories, indicating no worsening or recurring mechanical issues in the official record. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally light use for a 14-year-old vehicle. It covered just 43,007 miles by December 2022, rising to 44,587 in December 2023, 46,218 in December 2024, and 48,250 in December 2025. That equates to roughly 2,000 miles per year across the recorded period, well below typical averages. The sparse, clean history gives no evidence of rapid accumulation or neglected gaps, though long standing periods implied by low annual use can allow corrosion or perished rubber components to develop unseen. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers, as low-mileage cars often sit with moisture trapped around structural points. Check underside subframes and sills for corrosion, and verify tyre sidewalls for cracking from age rather than wear. The absence of advisories means the tester found no immediate concern, but the DVSA record cannot capture intermittent binding or degraded fluids. Given the fault-free MOT trail and minimal annual coverage, previous owners appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance. Physical verification of exhaust emissions under load and drivetrain oil condition remains sensible before purchase.