2011 Honda Cr-Z — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2011 Honda Cr-Z passed 82.6% of its 8,461 recorded MOT tests. That is 5.8 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 23.2%. Failures cluster in brakes, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (7.3%) and suspension (6.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, linkage ball joint dust cover and brake pads — service brake performance alone was recorded 309 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 22.1% versus 9.7%.
Fuel type barely separates them — electric fails 17.1% of the time against 18.3% for hybrid.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 25.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 14.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 20.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 7.3% | 616 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.2% | 523 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.5% | 382 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 4.0% | 343 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.2% | 273 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.0% | 166 |
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 | 309 |
| 2 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 220 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 215 |
| 4 | Wipers | 211 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 180 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 177 |
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 | 25.3% | 2,142 |
| 2 | Tyres | 23.6% | 1,994 |
| 3 | Suspension | 21.0% | 1,778 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 7.1% | 600 |
| 5 | Steering | 6.5% | 548 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.5% | 466 |
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 | 134 | 9.7% |
| 30-60k | 1,429 | 12.5% |
| 60-90k | 3,181 | 17.0% |
| 90-120k | 2,333 | 19.3% |
| 120-150k | 990 | 20.5% |
| 150k+ | 389 | 22.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 3,400 | 17.2% |
| Hybrid | 1,965 | 18.3% |
| Other | 1,617 | 17.2% |
| Electric | 1,465 | 17.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,697 | 14.7% |
| 2022 | 1,714 | 16.0% |
| 2023 | 1,712 | 18.4% |
| 2024 | 1,634 | 17.3% |
| 2025 | 1,704 | 20.6% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Cr-Z
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 7.3% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (7.3% 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 (6.2% 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 (4.5% 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 2011 Honda Cr-Zs pass their MOT?
82.6% of the 8,461 2011 Honda Cr-Z MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Honda Cr-Z?
Brakes, recorded in 7.3% of tests, followed by suspension (6.2%).
Does the 2011 Cr-Z get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.7% in the 0-30k band to 22.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,461 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.