2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Honda Jazz MOT pass rate and common faults

20,466 MOT tests in 2024. 80.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time80.1%
Failed or needed repairs19.9%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 20,466 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    634 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.9%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    262 marked dangerous
  8. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.4%
  2. Brakes7.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  4. Tyres4.5%
  5. Suspension3.8%
  6. Steering0.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

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 structure12.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened3.2%

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 2013 Honda Jazz?

In 2024, 80.1% of 2013 Honda Jazz cars passed their MOT first time, across 20,466 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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 2013 Honda Jazz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).