2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Honda Jazz MOT pass rate and common faults

21,353 MOT tests in 2024. 68.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time68.8%
Failed or needed repairs31.2%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 21,353 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    1,016 marked dangerous
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.8%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    462 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.1%
  2. Brakes12.7%
  3. Suspension9.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  5. Tyres5.6%
  6. Body & chassis1.8%
  7. Steering1.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.6%
  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 reduced5.3%

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 2010 Honda Jazz?

In 2024, 68.8% of 2010 Honda Jazz cars passed their MOT first time, across 21,353 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Honda Jazz?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Honda Jazz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).