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AO12 LXY

2012 Honda Cr-z

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,256 mi
Last recorded79,256 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Cr-z55,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LXY
MakeHonda
ModelCr-z
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 79,256 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 76,864 miles

Offside Front drivers door handle intermittent

Fail 2 Dec 2024 76,801 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front drivers door handle intermittent

Pass 7 Dec 2023 73,469 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))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 73,405 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,362 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 64,967 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 61,968 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 61,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 57,609 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 57,604 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 54,384 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and cracking on side walls

Pass 9 Nov 2017 51,829 miles

Front tyres perishing and worn low on extreme edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing and cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing and cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.2.C.1c)

Rear tyres perishing and worn low on extreme edges, slight damage to N/S/R on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,765 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 41,030 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 41,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 32,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Honda Cr-z?

Based on 56,981 MOT tests across 4,266 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
4,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 441
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 395
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 258
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AO12 LXY is a 2012 Honda Cr-z in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Honda Cr-z models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 55,018 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-z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 441 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 LXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cr-z typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Cr-z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO12 LXY is a 2012 Honda Cr-z, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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