2012 · 12 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2012 Honda Cr-Z MOT pass rate and common faults

580 MOT tests in 2024. 77.6% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time77.6%
Failed or needed repairs22.4%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 580 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    21 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  7. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    6 marked dangerous
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%
  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. Brakes13.8%
  2. Lights & electrics6.4%
  3. Suspension6.2%
  4. Tyres4.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  6. Body & chassis2.6%
  7. Steering1.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%
  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 2012 Honda Cr-Z?

In 2024, 77.6% of 2012 Honda Cr-Z cars passed their MOT first time, across 580 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Honda Cr-Z?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2012 Honda Cr-Z reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).