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BV12 CVL

2012 Honda Cr-z

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,651 mi
Last recorded123,651 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Cr-z55,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 CVL
MakeHonda
ModelCr-z
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 123,651 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 123,649 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 111,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 98,079 miles

ADVISE BOTH TRACK ROD BOOTS CRACKING

ADVISE CORROSION ON REAR DISCS

ADVISE NSF MIRROR INDICATOR CRACKED

ADVISE RADIAL CRACKING ON NSF, OSR TYRES

Fail 21 Jun 2024 98,079 miles

ADVISE BOTH TRACK ROD BOOTS CRACKING

ADVISE CORROSION ON REAR DISCS

ADVISE NSF MIRROR INDICATOR CRACKED

ADVISE RADIAL CRACKING ON NSF, OSR TYRES

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 91,045 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 91,037 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 83,574 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 74,782 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 74,779 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 74,769 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 70,863 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 64,188 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 56,445 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 47,652 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 37,316 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,467 miles

All four tyres are wearing low and cracking between treads

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BV12 CVL is a 2012 Honda Cr-z in Black with a 1,497cc petrol 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 BV12 CVL, 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 BV12 CVL registered?

BV12 CVL is a 2012 Honda Cr-z, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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