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CR02 SPY

2012 Honda Cr-z

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,241 mi
Last recorded83,241 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Cr-z55,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR02 SPY
MakeHonda
ModelCr-z
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 83,241 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

General Corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 83,321 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 83,321 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 79,956 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 78,212 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 77,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 74,412 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,622 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 72,021 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 71,125 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,027 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers obstructing view

Fail 26 Aug 2016 58,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH rear tyres out of shape on inside edge

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

covers obstructing view

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,982 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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CR02 SPY is a 2012 Honda Cr-z in White with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CR02 SPY, 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 CR02 SPY registered?

CR02 SPY is a 2012 Honda Cr-z, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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