2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Honda Jazz MOT pass rate and common faults

19,773 MOT tests in 2024. 89.4% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time89.4%
Failed or needed repairs10.6%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 19,773 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    390 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    168 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    131 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    131 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  3. Brakes3.2%
  4. Lights & electrics1.6%
  5. Suspension0.2%
  6. Body & chassis0.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  8. Wheels0.1%

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 structure15.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2018 Honda Jazz?

In 2024, 89.4% of 2018 Honda Jazz cars passed their MOT first time, across 19,773 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Honda Jazz?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Honda Jazz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).