2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Honda Cr-Z MOT pass rate and common faults

1,215 MOT tests in 2024. 73.7% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

124Well above average
Passed first time73.7%
Failed or needed repairs26.3%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,215 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.2%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    33 marked dangerous
  5. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle2.0%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.8%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    25 marked dangerous
  10. Service brake imbalance: across an axle1.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes17.5%
  2. Suspension10.6%
  3. Lights & electrics7.0%
  4. Tyres5.0%
  5. Body & chassis4.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  7. Steering1.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake performance: excessively binding. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Honda Cr-Z?

In 2024, 73.7% of 2010 Honda Cr-Z cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,215 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Honda Cr-Z?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2010 Honda Cr-Z reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 124, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).