2010 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · RK10 YKD

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by recurring mechanical failures and a pattern of deferred repairs. While the car passed its most recent MOT in August 2022 at 154,986 miles, this success followed immediately after a significant failure just three days prior. That failed test revealed an inoperative engine management light and a brake light wiring fault, indicating that critical electronic safety systems were being ignored until the test. The history suggests an owner who only addresses faults when forced by the legal testing process rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 154,986 miles over 16 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 9,700 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for an SUV of this age. However, there is a significant gap in the records, with the last recorded MOT occurring in August 2022. Given that nearly four years have passed since the last inspection, the current roadworthiness of the vehicle is unknown. The lack of recent data makes the vehicle high-risk for a buyer, as the degradation of rubber components and fluid leaks has likely progressed since the last recorded mileage. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the steering and suspension systems, which have shown a persistent history of deterioration. The record repeatedly flags corroding power steering pipes and oil residue at the steering rack, alongside worn anti-roll bar linkages and failing shock absorbers. The consistent inner edge wear on tyres noted in 2022 suggests a significant alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that will continue to cause premature tyre failure. The buyer should also inspect the exhaust system for structural corrosion, as the rear join has been noted as corroded since at least 2021.