2010 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · MT60 PZL

The most recent MOT, conducted on 28 October 2025 at 87,565 miles, resulted in a pass, but the record reveals a maintenance pattern that is inconsistent rather than consistently improving. The tester flagged cracking and perishing on both rear tyres, a defect that suggests the vehicle may have experienced prolonged standing or under-inflation, particularly given the extremely low mileage accumulation in the preceding year. While the car passed its most recent test, the advisories from earlier years point to a vehicle that has suffered from sporadic rather than proactive upkeep. The trend is not one of steady deterioration, but it is not one of careful, preventative maintenance either. It is a mixed picture where consumables are replaced only when they reach a critical threshold. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2010 vehicle. Between the October 2023 test at 76,519 miles and the October 2024 test at 82,118 miles, the vehicle covered 5,599 miles in twelve months. However, between October 2024 and October 2025, it added just 5,447 miles, and the recorded mileage at the 2025 test is identical to the figure stated as the current reading, suggesting the car may have seen very little use in the months leading up to inspection. This low annual average of roughly 5,473 miles per year is well below the typical UK annual figure of around 8,000 to 12,000 miles. Such light use can be a double-edged sword. It limits wear on the drivetrain and brakes, but it also means the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary, which accelerates rubber component degradation, causes brake disc surface corrosion, and can lead to the kind of tyre perishing observed in the most recent test. The suspension has been a recurring concern. In the October 2024 test at 82,116 miles, the offside front shock absorber was flagged for light oil misting, a defect that appeared on both the failed and passed tests on the same day. A light misting indicates the seal is beginning to fail, and while it did not result in a failure on the second attempt, the underlying degradation has not been confirmed as resolved. Buyers should have the front shock absorbers inspected for damping performance and oil loss, and the rear suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for age-related deterioration given the vehicle's sixteen-year age. The braking system shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. In October 2023, the front brake discs were flagged as worn, and the front tyres were worn to 1.6mm and 2mm on the inner edges, indicating possible tracking issues or prolonged neglect. The October 2024 failure for front brake pads below 1.5mm confirms that braking components were allowed to wear to a dangerous level before replacement. The exhaust system also drew attention in 2023 for a defective mounting and corrosion, which passed on the same day's retest, but the long-term structural integrity of the exhaust should still be verified. A thorough inspection of the underside for corrosion, particularly around mounting points and box sections, is advisable given the vehicle's age and the exhaust-related findings.