2011 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · DV11 VNE

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding suspension and steering-related wear. The most recent test in May 2026 at 104,003 miles identified multiple advisories including the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage, a track rod end dust cover, and worn front brake discs. While the car passed, the persistence of anti-roll bar linkage issues across the 2025 and 2026 tests suggests that these suspension components are reaching the end of their functional life and have not been proactively replaced. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, showing an average of about 7,000 miles per year. Between the May 2025 test at 97,071 miles and the May 2026 test at 104,003 miles, the car covered approximately 7,000 miles. This regular usage suggests the vehicle has not sat idle for long periods, though the degradation of rubber components and bushings is evident given the recurring advisories for suspension arms and ball joints. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension and steering geometry. The repeated flagging of play in anti-roll bar links and track rod ends indicates that the front end will require significant attention soon to prevent handling instability or uneven tyre wear. The 2026 advisory regarding pitted and scored front brake discs implies that the braking system needs replacement alongside new pads to ensure effective stopping performance. Additionally, the history of tyres worn to the legal limit in 2022 and 2024 suggests a pattern of replacing consumables only when they fail inspection rather than performing preventative maintenance.