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MV61 AET

2011 Honda Cr-z

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,617 mi
Last recorded118,617 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Cr-z62,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 AET
MakeHonda
ModelCr-z
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 118,617 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 118,607 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 115,317 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2024 109,221 miles

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2023 103,463 miles

chassis and subframes severely corroded.

Fail 15 Feb 2023 103,458 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

chassis and subframes severely corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2022 99,334 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 99,334 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 98,549 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 92,159 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 83,649 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 76,986 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 69,269 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,929 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 51,718 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 51,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,685 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 31,685 miles

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

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

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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MV61 AET is a 2011 Honda Cr-z in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MV61 AET, 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 MV61 AET registered?

MV61 AET is a 2011 Honda Cr-z, first registered on 25 September 2011.

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