2010 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · SW10 KTN

This 2010 Honda CR-V presents a particularly unusual MOT narrative, in that the most recent test record on file shows both a PASS and a FAIL recorded against the same date of 25 April 2025, with neither entry carrying any defect detail from the DVSA examiner. This pairing typically indicates a first-test failure on a specific item that was rectified and re-presented the same day, allowing the vehicle to pass before the close of the testing session, but it is unusual that no advisory or failure defect code has been logged. The earlier tests from 2022, 2023, and 2024 are all clean passes with no advisories at all, suggesting a strong baseline of roadworthiness leading into the 2025 anomaly. Buyers should be cautious: the absence of a recorded defect on a failed test is rare and warrants direct enquiry to the testing station or DVSA for clarification, as it may indicate a clerical issue rather than a hidden mechanical concern, but it should not be dismissed without verification. With a recorded 110,310 miles across sixteen years of life, this CR-V has averaged around 6,894 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical mileage for a vehicle of its age and class. There are no conspicuous gaps in the MOT history between 2022 and 2025, suggesting continuous use and regular exposure to road conditions rather than long periods of standing. That said, even average mileage on a 2010 Honda places the vehicle firmly into the territory where original suspension bushes, engine mounts, and exhaust system components have typically reached the end of their service life, and any component that has not been proactively replaced should be considered due for renewal. The CR-V's rear differential and driveshaft seals are also known wear points at this mileage and should be inspected for oil leakage. Given the unverified failure on the 2025 test, the prospective buyer should obtain a written or printed explanation from the seller describing what caused the initial failure and what rectification work was carried out to secure the pass. A thorough pre-purchase inspection should focus on the rear suspension trailing arm bushes, the front anti-roll bar drop links, and the condition of the rear subframe mounting points, as corrosion in these areas is a recurring issue for this generation of CR-V. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, pay attention to any wandering or vague feel in the steering, and check for signs of pulling to one side under braking which could indicate a binding brake caliper. The 2.0-litre and 2.2-litre diesel variants of this CR-V should be examined for oil leaks from the valve cover gasket and for any signs of blue exhaust smoke on start-up which could point to worn turbo seals or piston ring wear at this mileage. Underneath the vehicle, inspect the brake pipes and fuel lines for any surface corrosion, the condition of the exhaust mounting rubbers and the catalytic converter heat shield for security, and the underside of the fuel filler neck area for rust bubbling. Inside the cabin, ensure that all four-wheel-drive system warning lights illuminate and extinguish correctly, as the CR-V's dual-pump system can suffer from solenoid issues. With the MOT history clean aside from the unexplained 2025 anomaly, this vehicle remains a sound prospect provided that the failure is clarified and a physical inspection confirms the absence of the corrosion and suspension wear typically seen at this age and mileage.