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BJ61 BKU

2011 Honda Cr-z

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,329 mi
Last recorded134,329 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Cr-z62,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 BKU
MakeHonda
ModelCr-z
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 134,329 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 134,329 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 133,146 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 133,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 124,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 113,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 113,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 103,668 miles

emissons not tested (hybrid/clean)

engine cover and undertray fitted preventing view

Fail 4 Sep 2021 103,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

emissons not tested (hybrid/clean)

engine cover and undertray fitted preventing view

Pass 15 Sep 2020 98,678 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 93,681 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 93,681 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 78,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 61,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,279 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 30,841 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cut slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2014 13,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

offside front tyre cracking

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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BJ61 BKU is a 2011 Honda Cr-z in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ61 BKU, 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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BJ61 BKU is a 2011 Honda Cr-z, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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