2014 · 10 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2014 Honda Cr-Z MOT pass rate and common faults

162 MOT tests in 2024. 88.9% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

127Well above average
Passed first time88.9%
Failed or needed repairs11.1%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 162 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.9%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    4 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.9%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    2 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    1 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes8.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  3. Tyres3.1%
  4. Lights & electrics1.2%
  5. Suspension0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.7%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding9.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.6%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.7%

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 2014 Honda Cr-Z?

In 2024, 88.9% of 2014 Honda Cr-Z cars passed their MOT first time, across 162 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Honda Cr-Z?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Honda Cr-Z reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 127, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).