2022 Honda CR-V 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · GY22 YGV

The most recent DVSA examination recorded against this 2022 Honda CR-V is a pass issued on 8 July 2026, which provides a current and valid roadworthiness certificate. However, it is important to note that the same date also carries a fail entry, with the vehicle subsequently re-presented and passing once the offside front windscreen washer providing insufficient washer liquid was rectified. This is a relatively trivial presentation defect, often caused by a depleted reservoir, a perished washer hose, or a failed pump, and bears no mechanical consequence for the drivetrain or chassis. The two advisories logged alongside that test, both relating to nearside and offside front tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, are the more meaningful items. While these did not warrant a failure, they indicate the front tyres are approaching the end of their usable life and will require replacement shortly. The 2025 test record is entirely clean with no advisories, suggesting the vehicle has been generally well maintained, although the sudden emergence of tyre wear advisories on the most recent test warrants close attention rather than assumption of a stable trend. Annual mileage is recorded at approximately 9,288 miles per year, which sits squarely within the typical range for a vehicle of this age and segment. There are no significant gaps in recorded mileage or signs of rapid accumulation that would suggest inconsistent use, prolonged standing periods, or motorway commuting extremes. This consistent usage pattern is mechanically favourable, as regular driving keeps seals, brakes, and drivetrain components lubricated and exercised, reducing the likelihood of binding calipers, perished coolant hoses, or stale brake fluid deterioration. That said, even moderate annual mileage on a four-year-old vehicle means wear items such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension components will be approaching mid-life condition, and a thorough physical inspection remains essential to confirm condition beneath what the MOT certificate alone can attest. Given the recorded advisories on both front tyres showing edge wear, the prospective buyer should prioritise a detailed inspection of the front axle geometry and steering components. Edge wear typically points to incorrect wheel alignment, worn suspension bushes, or deteriorated coil springs, all of which are plausible at this mileage on a CR-V. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to any pulling to one side under braking or acceleration, uneven steering response, clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and any vagueness in the steering rack. It would also be prudent to request an alignment printout or have the geometry checked independently, as a four-wheel alignment correction alongside a fresh pair of tyres will typically resolve the wear pattern if the underlying components remain serviceable. Visual inspection of the front brake discs for lipping or uneven surface corrosion, and verification of remaining pad material through the wheel, should be undertaken at the same time, as worn tyres and worn brakes often progress together. Beyond the advisories, the age and mileage profile of this CR-V warrants several routine but important checks that do not necessarily show on an MOT record. Brake fluid is hygroscopic and degrades over a typical two-year service interval regardless of mileage, so confirming when it was last replaced is worthwhile, particularly as contamination reduces braking performance under sustained use. The 12 volt battery should be health checked, as Honda fitments can begin to show weakness from around the four to five year mark even on vehicles that are not heavily used. Tyres should also be examined for sidewall perishing or cracking from age, as even nominally legal tyres with adequate tread can be unsafe if the rubber compound has deteriorated, and the spare or spacesaver should not be overlooked. Finally, verifying the timing belt or chain service interval compliance, confirming the presence of a full Honda main dealer or specialist service history, and inspecting the underbody for early signs of corrosion around suspension mounting points and exhaust hangers will round out a sensible pre-purchase assessment for this particular vehicle.