2009 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · GN09 UWT

The 2009 Honda CR-V currently holds a clean MOT certificate issued on 28 May 2026 at 110,568 miles, with zero defects recorded. That result is a marked improvement over the failed test just seven days earlier on 21 May 2026 at 110,538 miles, where the tester flagged multiple front-end defects. The maintenance trend is therefore one of active correction rather than neglect. The May 2026 failure revealed deteriorated track rod end ball joint dust covers on both front corners, severely perished suspension arm ball joint gaiters on the nearside and offside, a non-functioning offside headlamp on dipped beam, an untestable headlamp aim, and a missing offside front road wheel fixing. The fact that all of these items were rectified before the retest suggests the previous owner addressed the failures promptly rather than deferring them. The mileage accumulation is broadly consistent with light-to-moderate use for a vehicle of this age. Between the May 2023 test at 103,880 miles and the May 2024 test at 105,965 miles, the vehicle covered 2,085 miles. The following year, from May 2024 at 105,965 miles to May 2025 at 108,083 miles, it added 2,118 miles. The most recent annual interval, from May 2025 at 108,083 miles to May 2026 at 110,538 miles, shows 2,455 miles. This is a gradual upward trend in annual usage, not a sudden spike, and the overall average of roughly 6,500 miles per year sits comfortably within the typical range for a 17-year-old vehicle. There are no suspicious gaps or abrupt drops in the record that would suggest long periods of standing or mileage irregularities. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the front suspension and steering components that were flagged in the May 2026 failure. Although the dust covers and wheel fixing have been replaced or repaired, the underlying track rod ends and suspension arm ball joints should be checked for play and wear, as perished gaiters often allow grease to escape and contaminants to enter, accelerating joint deterioration. The offside headlamp aim should be verified on a beam setter to confirm it was set correctly after the bulb or unit was replaced. Beyond the flagged items, a thorough inspection of the subframe, inner wing arches, and sill seams for corrosion is advisable on a vehicle of this age, particularly given the CR-V's known susceptibility to structural rust in later life. The brake discs, pads, and exhaust system should also be examined, as these are high-wear components at this mileage that the MOT record does not yet flag but may approach the end of their serviceable life.