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AU12 XVZ

2012 Honda Cr-z

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,704 mi
Last recorded134,704 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Cr-z55,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XVZ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-z
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 134,704 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose clamp (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 134,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective scratched - no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective scratched - no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose clamp (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge - on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 124,265 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 107,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective on limit now (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective on limit now (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 89,464 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 74,438 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 68,109 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 61,522 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 49,728 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 43,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,709 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 36,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,273 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,220 miles

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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AU12 XVZ is a 2012 Honda Cr-z in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU12 XVZ, 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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What year was AU12 XVZ registered?

AU12 XVZ is a 2012 Honda Cr-z, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AU12 XVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 XVZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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