2018 Honda CR-V 1.6L Diesel · SA18 UGC

A consistently clean MOT history defines this 2018 Honda CR-V, with the most recent test on 27 October 2025 returning a pass and no advisories or defects of any kind recorded by the DVSA examiner. The three prior tests in 2023 and 2024 follow exactly the same pattern, each resulting in a straight pass with the defects entry left entirely blank. The single failure logged on 10 March 2023 is unusual only in that the official record shows no defect details at all, which is consistent with an administrative refusal to test rather than a mechanical refusal, since a retest on the same date subsequently passed without any advisories. Across the entire five-test span the vehicle has not produced a single advisory for brake component wear, suspension deterioration, corrosion, exhaust integrity, or tyre condition, indicating a strong track record of structural and mechanical roadworthiness for an SUV now eight years old. Mileage accumulation across the recorded period sits at roughly 8,079 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a family SUV of this age and not low enough to raise immediate concerns about prolonged standing or seized components. The testing cadence shows a regular annual pattern from late 2023 onwards, with tests spaced at roughly twelve-month intervals, and there are no multi-year gaps that would suggest the vehicle was laid up off the road. Equally, there are no sudden mileage jumps between consecutive tests that would indicate heavy motorway commuting or commercial-style use, so wear on the drivetrain, clutches if applicable, and suspension should be progressing at a moderate, expected rate. For a CR-V of this generation, a 64,633-mile odometer reading implies that original timing chain components, the i-VTEC petrol engine internals (if petrol), or the diesel injector and turbocharger assemblies (if diesel) are still well within their typical service life, provided the manufacturer schedule has been followed. Because the MOT history is devoid of advisories, there is no specific flagged component to target with a test-drive symptom list, which is the strongest possible indicator at the inspection stage. That said, a prospective buyer should still perform a focused road test because MOT testing is a snapshot of condition at one point in time and will not catch intermittent faults or early-stage wear. On the move, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower control arm bushes and front anti-roll bar drop links, as these are known wear items on CR-Vs of this era even when not yet flagged. Feel through the brake pedal for any judder under moderate deceleration, which can indicate disc warping, and check for any pulling to one side that might suggest a binding caliper or uneven pad wear. Steering should remain precise and free of vibration at motorway speeds, and the rear multilink suspension should feel settled without any clonking over broken tarmac. Given the absence of any corrosion advisories on the subframe, brake pipes, or suspension mounting points, structural integrity appears sound based on the official record, but a buyer should still inspect the underside visually on a ramp or over a pit for any signs of surface rust developing on the rear trailing arm bushes, the exhaust mounting brackets, and the underbody shielding, all of which can deteriorate earlier than the MOT advisory threshold. Check all fluid levels and their condition, particularly the brake fluid which should be a clear amber rather than dark brown, the engine oil on the dipstick for any milky residue that could indicate coolant ingress, and the coolant itself for any oil contamination. Verify that the tyres are matching in age and brand if possible, and confirm that the service book or digital service record shows timely replacement of the brake fluid, transmission fluid if automatic, and the cabin pollen filter. Finally, ensure the tyre size fitted matches the specification on the V5 registration document and that the spare wheel or tyre repair kit is present and undamaged, as these items are routinely overlooked and are easy wins for negotiating on price.