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SM09 FMU

2009 Honda Cr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,595 mi
Last recorded146,595 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Cr-v85,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 FMU
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 146,595 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 146,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 136,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake dust shield corroded, all suspension and axle

Fail 3 Sep 2024 136,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear brake dust shield corroded, all suspension and axle

Pass 30 Aug 2023 130,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms and components, rear shock absorbers etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 130,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms and components, rear shock absorbers etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 121,946 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 117,867 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 114,421 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 110,227 miles

Front tyres perished

Fail 29 Aug 2019 110,093 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 103,291 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 97,447 miles

exhaust joints corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 90,339 miles

Centre exhaust joint corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 83,536 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 76,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 65,950 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 48,565 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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SM09 FMU is a 2009 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM09 FMU, 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 SM09 FMU registered?

SM09 FMU is a 2009 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is SM09 FMU safe to buy?

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