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SW59 MLU

2009 Honda Cr-v

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,080 mi
Last recorded133,080 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Cr-v85,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 MLU
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 133,080 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 131,545 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 128,957 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear section in front of rear silencer, rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside rear tyre worn, feathered and going out of shape on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn, feathered and going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2022 123,720 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 123,715 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 122,858 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 114,193 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 110,472 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 103,174 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 96,541 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 96,504 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 91,083 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,260 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,878 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2013 51,086 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 51,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 39,772 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid low

o/s wiper blade torn ends

Pass 15 Aug 2012 39,772 miles

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

brake fluid low

o/s wiper blade torn ends

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 MLU is a 2009 Honda Cr-v in Red with a 1,997cc petrol 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 SW59 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

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

Is SW59 MLU safe to buy?

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