2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Honda Jazz MOT pass rate and common faults

16,308 MOT tests in 2024. 91.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time91.6%
Failed or needed repairs8.4%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,308 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    203 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    89 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    63 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.3%
    59 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  3. Brakes1.7%
  4. Lights & electrics1.5%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  6. Body & chassis0.1%
  7. Suspension0.1%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

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 structure14.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.4%

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 2019 Honda Jazz?

In 2024, 91.6% of 2019 Honda Jazz cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,308 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Honda Jazz?

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

Is the 2019 Honda Jazz reliable at MOT time?

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