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SW59 MLJ

2009 Honda Cr-v

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,529 mi
Last recorded86,529 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Cr-v85,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 MLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 86,529 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2024 83,896 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 81,679 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2023 81,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 78,969 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has extensive surface corrosion including suspension and brake related components ! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 78,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow crayon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has extensive surface corrosion including suspension and brake related components ! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,266 miles

surface corrosion across various suspension steering brake and lower body components

Fail 25 Oct 2021 77,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

surface corrosion across various suspension steering brake and lower body components

Pass 28 Oct 2020 74,739 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is been subject to excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad has been subject to excessive heat (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion across lowerbody

surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Pass 21 Oct 2019 72,503 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2018 69,137 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 60,921 miles

all underbody components rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2017 60,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all underbody components rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2016 51,989 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 43,971 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 36,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre perished but cord not exposed

o/s/r tyre perished but cord not exposed

Pass 15 Aug 2014 36,691 miles

n/s/r tyre perished but cord not exposed

o/s/r tyre perished but cord not exposed

Pass 15 Aug 2013 28,868 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 18,563 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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SW59 MLJ is a 2009 Honda Cr-v in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SW59 MLJ, 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 SW59 MLJ registered?

SW59 MLJ is a 2009 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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