2002 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · CU52 VAM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding front-end suspension components. While the most recent test in November 2023 at 91,792 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just twelve days prior. This failure revealed multiple mechanical defects, including a worn offside front anti-roll bar linkage and lower suspension arm ball joints. The persistence of play-related faults across multiple tests suggests that the front suspension assembly is reaching the end of its functional life and requires proactive replacement. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,800 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between October 2020 (88,161 miles) and November 2021 (89,143 miles), where the car covered only 182 miles in over thirteen months. This pattern of low use often leads to age-related degradation rather than wear-based failure. The record shows the vehicle sits for long periods, which frequently correlates with the degradation of rubber bushes and shock absorber seals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to assess the extent of corrosion on the offside lower suspension arm. The tester noted structural corrosion in 2023 that was not yet seriously weakened, but rust on these components accelerates over time. The nearside rear wheel bearing, which was flagged as rough in 2023, should be checked for noise and play to ensure the condition has not deteriorated. Additionally, the uneven inner wear on the offside front tyre noted in 2023 indicates an alignment issue that needs to be verified to prevent premature tyre failure.