2013 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · BU63 ABF

A clean and consistent MOT history defines this 2013 Honda Jazz, which passed its most recent test on 4 September 2025 with only two advisories relating to inner sill corrosion on both the nearside and offside rear. Across the recorded DVSA history the vehicle has not failed a single test, with three consecutive passes between 2022 and 2024 recording no advisory items at all. The only blemish on an otherwise unblemished record is the appearance of inner sill corrosion advisories at the latest test, which is a familiar finding on a thirteen year old car and warrants close inspection to confirm whether it is purely surface scale or the early stages of structural perforation. The trend overall is one of stable roadworthiness, with no recurrence of any prior advisories and no progression of any previously flagged defect. The recorded mileage of 58,644 miles across thirteen years equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 4,500 miles, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age and is consistent with light use, predominantly urban or short journey running, or extended periods of inactivity. Testing gaps between annual MOTs are minimal and there is no evidence of the vehicle having been taken off the road for multiple consecutive years, so there is no specific concern about standing fuel degradation, brake seizure from long lay-up, or flat-spotted tyres. That said, low annual mileage on a car of this age tends to mean the timing chain, clutch and brake components have experienced less mechanical wear than the calendar age would suggest, while items more sensitive to age than use, such as rubber boots, suspension bushes and underbody protection, still deteriorate regardless of how few miles have been covered. The annual mileage shown between tests appears broadly consistent with no sudden spike, which supports the view that the recorded odometer reading is plausible and not suggestive of clocking or major discrepancy. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection area is the rear inner sills flagged in the latest advisory. The inner sill is a structural member that contributes to the overall rigidity of the bodyshell, so any surface corrosion noted by the tester should be examined with the vehicle on a ramp or with the undertrays removed. A torch and blunt probe will confirm whether the metal is still solid or has begun to thin, and particular attention should be paid to the jacking points, seatbelt anchor reinforcement panels and the rear wheel arch closing panels, which commonly corrode in conjunction with inner sill rust on Jazz models of this generation. Check the underside carefully for any evidence of previous welding, underseal patchiness or bubbling paint that might indicate repair work, as the DVSA tester was unable to inspect certain areas due to undertrays being fitted, as recorded in the 2021 advisory. On the road, the low mileage usage pattern makes it sensible to listen and feel for symptoms of seized or partially binding components rather than worn ones. On a test drive, listen for any knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which can indicate perished anti-roll bar bushes and lower arm bushes that have hardened with age despite low mileage. Pay close attention to brake pedal feel, as caliper slide pins and rear drum mechanisms can corrode and bind when a car sees predominantly gentle use, leading to pulling under braking or a hot smell from one wheel after a longer stop. Steering should be checked for any notchiness or excess free play around the straight-ahead position, and the rear brakes in particular should be inspected to confirm they are releasing cleanly and not dragging. Finally, check all flexible components such as CV gaiters, steering rack boots and the exhaust rubber mountings, as age-related perishing rather than mileage typically drives failure of these items on a low-use Jazz of this vintage.