2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Honda Jazz MOT pass rate and common faults

19,052 MOT tests in 2024. 82.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time82.1%
Failed or needed repairs17.9%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 19,052 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    536 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    231 marked dangerous
  7. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    134 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.4%
  2. Brakes5.1%
  3. Tyres4.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  5. Suspension3.0%
  6. Steering0.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.2%

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 structure13.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.3%

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 2014 Honda Jazz?

In 2024, 82.1% of 2014 Honda Jazz cars passed their MOT first time, across 19,052 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 2014 Honda Jazz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).