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E7 LYA

2012 Honda Cr-z

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,532 mi
Last recorded143,532 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Cr-z55,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 LYA
MakeHonda
ModelCr-z
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 143,532 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 143,528 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 130,506 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 130,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2023 117,955 miles

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

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

Rear rear chassis corosion both sides

Pass 21 Sep 2022 107,014 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 93,851 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 84,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 75,046 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,244 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre has small stones embedded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight corrosion on discs (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,223 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,278 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,710 miles

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

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

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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E7 LYA is a 2012 Honda Cr-z in Black 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 E7 LYA, 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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E7 LYA is a 2012 Honda Cr-z, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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