2022 Honda Jazz SR I-MMD CVT 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · AV71 WLR

The most recent DVSA examination on 23 June 2026 returned a Pass, maintaining an unbroken sequence of passes since the only recorded failure in July 2024. That earlier failure was caused by a nearside front tyre with a cut deep enough to expose the ply or cords, accompanied by advisories on both front tyres for being worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge. The same offside front tyre edge-wear advisory reappeared at the 2026 test, suggesting an unresolved geometry or suspension component issue rather than a simple one-off service item. Overall, the maintenance trend is broadly stable but warrants attention to the recurring front-tyre wear pattern, which an examiner has now flagged on three of the last four records. At 22,409 miles over four years, this Honda Jazz is recording roughly 5,600 miles per year, which is considerably below the national average and indicative of predominantly short journeys or extended periods of standing. Low annual mileage of this nature tends to be kinder to major drivetrain components such as the engine, transmission and clutch, but it can be punishing for items that degrade with calendar age or suffer from inactivity. The 1.5 i-MMD hybrid powertrain and CVT transmission in particular benefit from regular running, so it is worth confirming that the vehicle has been exercised consistently rather than left idle for weeks at a time. Given the recurring offside front tyre edge-wear advisory, a prospective buyer should investigate the underlying cause before purchase. Uneven shoulder wear on a single front tyre typically points to tracking misalignment, worn suspension bushes, a sagging or broken coil spring, or a compromised top mount, all of which are worth inspecting on a ramp. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven roads, pay attention to steering pull or vibration through the wheel, and check for any tramlining effect where the car feels as though it is being pulled along tram tracks. It is also worth asking whether a four-wheel alignment has been carried out since the 2024 advisories, as failure to correct tracking will simply replicate the wear pattern on the new tyres. Owing to the low mileage and the calendar age of the vehicle, several time-based rather than mileage-based checks are essential. Inspect the nearside and offside front tyres, including any replacement, for sidewall perishing or cracking from age, and examine the rear pair similarly as they may still be original and approaching the point where the rubber hardens regardless of tread depth. Check the 12V battery for cranking performance and confirm its age, as a four-year-old battery in a low-use car is a common failure point. Verify the condition of the brake discs for surface rust and seize or binding calipers, particularly after standing, and listen for any grinding or squealing on the first application of the brakes. Finally, confirm that brake fluid, coolant and the hybrid system coolant have been renewed on a time-based schedule, check the service book for annual stamps despite the low mileage, and ensure that the auxiliary belt, spark plugs and oil have all been changed at the correct intervals rather than solely on odometer readings.