2011 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · DE54 AES

The vehicle is in sound overall roadworthiness, with a consistently clean MOT record showing no recurring defects or advisories. The most recent test in July 2025 at 70,517 miles passed without any recorded issues, and the pattern across the history points to a stable maintenance situation rather than a worsening or improving trend that would indicate deeper mechanical problems. The only failures on record took place on the same day as passes in both 2023 and 2024, which strongly suggests an immediate retest after a minor correction rather than a persistent fault. The mileage pattern is modest and consistent. The car covered roughly 2,628 miles between July 2023 and July 2024, and a similar 2,690 miles between July 2024 and July 2025. At about 4,701 miles per year across fifteen years, this is low usage for a vehicle of this age. The even spacing of the tests with no long gaps indicates regular light use rather than periods of standing idle, which reduces the risk of seized components and perished rubbers brought on by inactivity. Given the clean record, the absence of advisory items is a favourable sign for ownership care. Still, because the DVSA history reveals no flagged components, a prospective buyer should direct an in-person inspection toward the age-related wear that typically escapes an MOT pass. Look closely at suspension bushes and coil springs, which on a fifteen-year-old Honda Jazz can crack or corrode without immediately failing a test. Check the rear brake calipers for binding and the discs for lipping or scoring, and scrutinise the underside for structural corrosion, particularly around the sills and rear axle mountings. A professional inspection of these specific areas, alongside a close look at the condition of the tyres and all brake components, will confirm whether the low mileages are indicative of careful preservation or heavier wear that has only recently been addressed.