2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Honda Jazz MOT pass rate and common faults

23,273 MOT tests in 2024. 65.8% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time65.8%
Failed or needed repairs34.2%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 23,273 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    1,080 marked dangerous
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.5%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.0%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.7%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.4%
  2. Brakes14.2%
  3. Suspension11.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  5. Tyres5.6%
  6. Body & chassis3.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  8. Steering1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.9%
  5. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced5.5%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2009 Honda Jazz?

In 2024, 65.8% of 2009 Honda Jazz cars passed their MOT first time, across 23,273 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Honda Jazz?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Honda Jazz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).