2010 Honda Cr-Z — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 7,683 MOT tests, the 2010 Honda Cr-Z recorded an 82.3% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 24.4% of the time, so this is 6.7pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (7.7%) and suspension (6.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, brake pads and linkage ball joint dust cover — service brake performance alone was recorded 281 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 11.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 24.0% once past 150k — 2.1× the risk.
Split by fuel, petrol examples fail 2.1pp more often than other ones (18.3% vs 16.2%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 24.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 16.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 7.7% | 594 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.6% | 507 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.2% | 326 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 4.0% | 311 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.8% | 213 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.7% | 205 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 281 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 206 |
| 3 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 192 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 190 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 177 |
| 6 | Wipers | 171 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 24.5% | 1,882 |
| 2 | Tyres | 23.0% | 1,766 |
| 3 | Suspension | 19.1% | 1,469 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.9% | 526 |
| 5 | Steering | 6.6% | 503 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 6.5% | 501 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 168 | 11.3% |
| 30-60k | 1,057 | 13.3% |
| 60-90k | 2,426 | 16.2% |
| 90-120k | 2,342 | 19.5% |
| 120-150k | 1,100 | 19.0% |
| 150k+ | 580 | 24.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 3,274 | 18.3% |
| Hybrid | 1,818 | 18.0% |
| Other | 1,371 | 16.2% |
| Electric | 1,198 | 17.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,548 | 16.3% |
| 2022 | 1,525 | 15.2% |
| 2023 | 1,571 | 18.7% |
| 2024 | 1,534 | 19.3% |
| 2025 | 1,505 | 19.1% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Cr-Z
On a 2010 Cr-Z, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (7.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (6.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Tyres (4.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Honda Cr-Zs pass their MOT?
82.3% of the 7,683 2010 Honda Cr-Z MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Honda Cr-Z?
Brakes, recorded in 7.7% of tests, followed by suspension (6.6%).
Does the 2010 Cr-Z get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.3% in the 0-30k band to 24.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,683 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.