2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Honda Cr-Z MOT pass rate and common faults

1,289 MOT tests in 2024. 76.0% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time76.0%
Failed or needed repairs24.0%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,289 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.2%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    30 marked dangerous
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    24 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    26 marked dangerous
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes13.7%
  2. Suspension8.4%
  3. Lights & electrics7.4%
  4. Tyres5.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  6. Body & chassis2.3%
  7. Steering1.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding8.1%

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 2011 Honda Cr-Z?

In 2024, 76.0% of 2011 Honda Cr-Z cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,289 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Honda Cr-Z?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2011 Honda Cr-Z reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).