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SM09 VAJ

2009 Honda Cr-v

Bronze Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,378 mi
Last recorded129,378 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Cr-v85,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 VAJ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 129,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 126,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight, rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 123,917 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre, rear mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front both tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Oct 2022 120,236 miles

Coolant leak bottom rad hose ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 116,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 114,122 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 114,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 111,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 105,767 miles

All brakes could do with strip and clean

Exhaust mounting defective amid exhaust support bracket corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 105,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

All brakes could do with strip and clean

Exhaust mounting defective amid exhaust support bracket corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 95,684 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 71,682 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,074 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 58,567 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,945 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2013 41,135 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,708 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VAJ is a 2009 Honda Cr-v in Bronze with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

SM09 VAJ is a 2009 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is SM09 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 VAJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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