2010 Honda Jazz 1.2L Petrol · BK60 FSG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a consistent pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 88,580 miles showed the car passing only after failing on multiple items, including lighting, wiper efficiency, and tyre wear. While the immediate safety failures were addressed, the persistent presence of worn lower suspension arm bushes across three consecutive years indicates a stable but worsening condition in the front-end components that has not been replaced despite repeated flagging. At 88,580 miles, this 16-year-old Honda Jazz reflects low mileage, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual usage, with roughly 8,500 miles covered between December 2023 and November 2024, and another 3,600 miles followed by November 2025. This low-use profile often masks the aging of rubber components such as suspension bushings and wiper blades, which degrade through time and environmental exposure rather than just through distance travelled. A buyer must focus specifically on the front lower suspension, as both the nearside and offside bushes have been noted for wear since at least 2023. These will likely require replacement soon to prevent further degradation of handling and potential uneven tyre wear. The braking system also warrants scrutiny; the record notes a binding offside rear brake in 2023 and pitted, scored rear discs in late 2024. You should check for consistent braking performance and inspect the thickness of the remaining material to ensure they are not nearing their structural limit. The presence of a rear child seat has historically prevented full inspections of the adult seat belt, meaning a physical check of the belt condition and tensioning mechanism is mandatory. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, a thorough visual inspection of the underbody for structural corrosion is also essential, as low-mileage cars can suffer from surface rust if left in damp environments. The recurring failures on basic items like bulbs and wipers suggest the owner only addresses faults when forced to by an MOT failure.