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J12 SMX

2008 Honda Cr-v

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,498 mi
Last recorded149,498 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 SMX
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 149,498 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 139,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 139,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end locking pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 138,846 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 121,436 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2022 107,403 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 107,386 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 18 Jun 2021 103,889 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 96,770 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 May 2020 96,768 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,293 miles

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

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 7 Apr 2018 74,254 miles

knocking noise from rear suspension

squeeking noise from clutch mechanism

Fail 4 Apr 2018 74,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

knocking noise from rear suspension

squeeking noise from clutch mechanism

Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover/undertray/sill covers

exhaust condition

Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 60,451 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre approaching limit

Fail 19 Oct 2015 54,728 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre approaching limit

Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,662 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 40,641 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 33,622 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 27,787 miles

All 4 brake discs are showing signs of surface corrosion.

All 4 tyres are near their wear indicators.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,482 miles

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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J12 SMX is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 90,548 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 J12 SMX, 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 18 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J12 SMX is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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