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DA61 BYE

2011 Honda Cr-z

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,145 mi
Last recorded178,145 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Cr-z62,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 BYE
MakeHonda
ModelCr-z
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 178,145 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill trays fitted both sides cant fully inspect sills signs of corrosion both inner sides

Fail 20 Oct 2025 178,145 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill trays fitted both sides cant fully inspect sills signs of corrosion both inner sides

Pass 21 Sep 2024 176,421 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 176,601 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nsr/osr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 13 Oct 2022 171,697 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 152,318 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 152,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 133,360 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 112,122 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))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 85,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,572 miles

Both front tyres have minor perishing across tread pattern

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 68,565 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both parking brakes (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres have minor perishing across tread pattern

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 30% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 51,883 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 49,243 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 44,272 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 May 2014 39,684 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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DA61 BYE is a 2011 Honda Cr-z in White with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Honda Cr-z models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 62,407 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 DA61 BYE, 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 15 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 DA61 BYE registered?

DA61 BYE is a 2011 Honda Cr-z, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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