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DY09 VMZ

2009 Honda Cr-v

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,868 mi
Last recorded163,868 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Cr-v85,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 VMZ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 163,868 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 163,867 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 148,039 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 148,036 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 132,480 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 132,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 118,072 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 118,072 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 106,754 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 106,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 96,798 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 89,117 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 76,719 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded at join to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,857 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 56,021 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 51,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,036 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,853 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,783 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 26,794 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

How Reliable is the Honda Cr-v?

Based on 4,177,643 MOT tests across 304,403 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
6,787
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
304,403
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62,925
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,867
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44,532
position lamp(s) not working 40,820
Stop lamp not working 35,888
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DY09 VMZ is a 2009 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 85,542 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Cr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62,925 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY09 VMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY09 VMZ registered?

DY09 VMZ is a 2009 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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