Official DVLA Record

2012 HONDA JAZZ1.3L Petrol

A18 JBW

HONDA JAZZ (2012, Petrol, 1339cc) — mileage recorded at 42,639. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 31/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1339cc
Mechanical Assessment
The 2012 Honda Jazz presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 July 2025 at 42,639 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT results. Annual mileage sits well below typical expectations for a fourteen-year-old vehicle. From the 13 July 2021 test at 35,073 miles to the 24 July 2025 test at 42,639 miles, the car covered just 7,566 miles across four years, averaging under 1,900 miles per year. The DVSA record shows no gaps and no abrupt accumulation; each July test logs a modest increment, the largest being 1,822 miles between July 2022 and July 2023. Such low use implies the car spent long periods stationary, though the absence of advisories on tyres, brakes, or corrosion suggests the previous keeper kept it serviced despite light running. A buyer should still arrange a physical inspection of items the MOT does not deeply assess. Standing time promotes perished rubber components, flat-spotted tyres, and seized brake calipers that a pass with no defects will not always expose. The tester recorded no suspension bushes, coil spring, or structural integrity concerns across the history, yet a 2012 chassis can hide underbody corrosion in sills and subframes that a visual MOT check misses. Given the clean record and low throughput, this Jazz shows signs of careful ownership rather than deferred upkeep. Verify the service book, confirm brake discs are free of lip and binding, and inspect exhaust emissions hardware for age-related degradation before purchase.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 9 Jul 2026, 02:00
Mechanic's Historical Review
The 2012 Honda Jazz presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 July 2025 at 42,639 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT results. Annual mileage sits well below typical expectations for a fourteen-year-old vehicle. From the 13 July 2021 test at 35,073 miles to the 24 July 2025 test at 42,639 miles, the car covered just 7,566 miles across four years, averaging under 1,900 miles per year. The DVSA record shows no gaps and no abrupt accumulation; each July test logs a modest increment, the largest being 1,822 miles between July 2022 and July 2023. Such low use implies the car spent long periods stationary, though the absence of advisories on tyres, brakes, or corrosion suggests the previous keeper kept it serviced despite light running. A buyer should still arrange a physical inspection of items the MOT does not deeply assess. Standing time promotes perished rubber components, flat-spotted tyres, and seized brake calipers that a pass with no defects will not always expose. The tester recorded no suspension bushes, coil spring, or structural integrity concerns across the history, yet a 2012 chassis can hide underbody corrosion in sills and subframes that a visual MOT check misses. Given the clean record and low throughput, this Jazz shows signs of careful ownership rather than deferred upkeep. Verify the service book, confirm brake discs are free of lip and binding, and inspect exhaust emissions hardware for age-related degradation before purchase.
MOT Test History Overview

Our records for this Honda Jazz (A18 JBW) from 2012 show a total of 4 MOT tests between July 2022 and July 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Honda has a 100% success rate (4 passes and 0 fails). This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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