2013 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · DN63 VYV

A persistent electrical issue with the offside front side repeater dominates this Jazz's MOT history, having been flagged as an advisory in three consecutive tests between 2022 and 2024 before culminating in a major failure at the November 2025 test, when the unit was recorded as not working. The vehicle then passed cleanly at the December 2025 retest, suggesting the lamp was either replaced or rectified, though buyers should verify the underlying wiring and earth connection have been properly addressed rather than simply bulb-swapped. The only other recorded failure is the more concerning nearside rear service brake excessively binding fault from the same 2025 visit, which could point to a seized caliper slide mechanism or a partially collapsed brake hose acting as a one-way valve; this is a mechanical component defect that warrants a physical inspection of the caliper, slider pins, and hose integrity before purchase. Beyond these items, the 2013 Jazz carries a relatively short advisory trail, with brake pad wear advisories in 2020 and 2022 and a tyre perishing advisory in 2021, both entirely consistent with normal consumable degradation rather than indicating chronic neglect. With 71,724 miles accumulated over thirteen years, this Jazz averages roughly 5,500 miles annually, which sits well below the typical usage rate for a vehicle of this age and could suggest a period of inactivity, a secondary car role, or predominantly short urban journeys. The MOT records run continuously from 2019 through 2025 with no visible testing hiatus, indicating the vehicle has remained on the road throughout, though a buyer should confirm this against the V5 document history for any earlier gaps. Lower annual mileage generally reduces wear on engine internals, clutch, and transmission components, but it can simultaneously accelerate corrosion on brake discs, exhaust mounting rubbers, and underbody components if the car has seen periods of damp standing. The annual accumulation appears steady with no evidence of mileage discrepancies between tests, allowing for normal MOT rounding. On a physical inspection, particular attention should be paid to the rear braking system following the binding failure, and buyers should look for evidence of uneven pad wear, a glazed or excessively hot-smelling nearside rear disc after a short drive, and any residual drag when the handbrake is released. A test drive should include multiple firm brake applications from moderate speed to check for pulling to one side, a soft or spongy pedal, or juddering through the steering wheel which might indicate disc runout or warped friction surfaces. Given the front brake pad advisory in 2020 and rear pad advisory in 2022, a thorough check of remaining pad material and disc wear limits is sensible, ideally by removing a wheel for direct measurement rather than relying solely on visual estimation through the spokes. The recurring side repeater fault is worth investigating by operating all indicator functions and the hazard lights in person, as a flickering or intermittent repeater often points to a poor earth, water ingress into the lens housing, or a failing LED or bulb holder rather than a simple blown bulb. The 2021 advisory on both front tyres wearing on the edges should prompt a check of current tracking geometry and a visual inspection of the inner and outer tread shoulders for any feathered wear pattern, particularly if new tyres have since been fitted. Finally, despite the relatively clean advisory record beyond consumables, a careful inspection of the underbody, subframe mounting points, and rear axle beam for any surface or structural corrosion is recommended on a thirteen-year-old Jazz of this mileage profile, as corrosion can advance quickly on lightly used cars exposed to winter road salt.