2012 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · MB62 AAB

The 2012 Honda CR-V has demonstrated a stable roadworthiness trend over its MOT history, with no major defects recorded since the most recent test on 2026-05-28 at 59,613 miles. The vehicle passed cleanly, indicating no binding calipers, excessive suspension wear, or structural corrosion was detected at that time. The only previous minor issue appeared in June 2023, when the offside front tyre was noted as worn close to the legal limit and running on the edge—a straightforward consumable fault that suggests basic maintenance was overlooked at that point. Beyond that, the record shows consistency, with no advisories or repeated failures across brakes, suspension, or emissions systems. The mileage progression of 4,258 miles annually is unusually low for a vehicle of this age, averaging just over 350 miles per month. This suggests prolonged periods of inactivity, which could either mean the car was stored for extended periods or driven infrequently. The largest gap between tests occurred between June 2023 (45,922 miles) and August 2022 (42,240 miles), a span of 10 months with only 3,682 miles accumulated—a clear indication of reduced usage. While low mileage generally correlates with less wear on drivetrain components, it also raises questions about fluid changes, rust prevention, and general upkeep during periods of disuse. A buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of the suspension components, particularly the coil springs, bushes, and shock absorbers, given the vehicle’s age and mileage. The 2023 tyre advisory highlights a pattern of neglect in consumable checks, so verifying current tread depth across all tyres and inspecting for uneven wear is essential. The brakes, though never failed in MOTs, warrant close examination for binding calipers, excessive disc thickness variation, or corrosion in the wheel cylinders. Structural integrity should also be assessed, focusing on the wheel arches, sills, and subframe for signs of corrosion or damage, as prolonged storage can accelerate rust development. Given the clean MOT history, the risk of hidden mechanical issues is low, but these areas remain the most critical for a vehicle with this usage pattern.