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GJ12 ABU

2012 Honda Cr-z

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,428 mi
Last recorded96,428 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Cr-z55,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 ABU
MakeHonda
ModelCr-z
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 96,428 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 96,428 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 94,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 94,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 92,623 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 85,732 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 70,445 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 55,138 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 55,138 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 47,087 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 47,087 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 38,521 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 38,521 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 31,717 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 26,186 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 23,117 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 20,580 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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GJ12 ABU is a 2012 Honda Cr-z in Silver 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 GJ12 ABU, 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 GJ12 ABU registered?

GJ12 ABU is a 2012 Honda Cr-z, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is GJ12 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 ABU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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