2013 · 11 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2013 Honda Cr-Z MOT pass rate and common faults

294 MOT tests in 2024. 77.2% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time77.2%
Failed or needed repairs22.8%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 294 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    12 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.7%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    7 marked dangerous
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.4%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.4%
    4 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes17.0%
  2. Tyres7.8%
  3. Suspension4.8%
  4. Lights & electrics4.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  6. Steering1.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  8. Body & chassis1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.5%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding7.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake performance: excessively binding. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Honda Cr-Z?

In 2024, 77.2% of 2013 Honda Cr-Z cars passed their MOT first time, across 294 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Honda Cr-Z?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2013 Honda Cr-Z reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).