2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Honda Jazz MOT pass rate and common faults

20,913 MOT tests in 2024. 76.6% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time76.6%
Failed or needed repairs23.4%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 20,913 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    747 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    306 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  8. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.7%
  2. Brakes9.3%
  3. Suspension5.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  5. Tyres4.9%
  6. Steering1.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.5%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened3.5%

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 2012 Honda Jazz?

In 2024, 76.6% of 2012 Honda Jazz cars passed their MOT first time, across 20,913 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Honda Jazz?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Honda Jazz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 119, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).