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EX12 KNL

2012 Honda Cr-z

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,996 mi
Last recorded68,996 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Cr-z55,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 KNL
MakeHonda
ModelCr-z
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 68,996 miles
Pass 30 May 2025

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024
Fail 7 May 2024

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower split pin/locking device missing from ball joint

engine undertray insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2022
Fail 16 Mar 2022

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 37,557 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 35,863 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 32,398 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 29,711 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 29,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 27,503 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,035 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 24,035 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 20,017 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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EX12 KNL is a 2012 Honda Cr-z in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 EX12 KNL, 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 EX12 KNL registered?

EX12 KNL is a 2012 Honda Cr-z, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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