2008 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · EK08 PUV
2008 Honda CR-V (2.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 196,285 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CR-V
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
EK08 PUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 196,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK08 PUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda Cr-V (EK08 PUV) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
EK08 PUV Mileage History
- 26/07/2023169,789 mi
- 18/07/2024185,302 mi+15,513 mi
- 19/07/2024185,325 mi+23 mi
- 17/07/2025196,058 mi+10,733 mi
- 24/07/2025196,285 mi+227 mi
Average of roughly 13,275 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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