2012 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · SC12 OPU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed the most recent test in June 2025 at 131,844 miles, it failed just three days prior due to multiple defects. The owner addressed a nearside front anti-roll bar linkage, an offside rear headlamp levelling device, and a worn offside rear tyre. This pattern suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when necessitated by an MOT failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance between tests. At 131,844 miles over 14 years, the vehicle averages approximately 9,400 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a car of this age. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with roughly 10,000 miles covered between June 2023 and 2024, and another 9,600 miles between June 2024 and 2025. This steady usage indicates the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which is generally beneficial for the health of rubber components and braking systems. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, as the record shows recurring issues with ball joint dust covers on both sides in 2024 and the nearside front again in 2025. These boots allow dirt ingress which leads to premature wear of the joints. The buyer should also check the condition of the headlamps, which were flagged as cloudy in 2025, as this affects light output at night. Additionally, the history of tyre failures, including bulges, perishing, and uneven wear, suggests that alignment issues may have been neglected, necessitating a thorough check of all remaining tyres for structural integrity.