2012 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · FE12 FGP

The most recent DVSA examination on this 2012 Honda Jazz, dated 13 August 2025, resulted in a Pass with no advisories or defects recorded, indicating that on the day of testing the vehicle met the minimum statutory roadworthiness requirements. The pattern across the recorded MOT history shows a Pass and a Fail on the same date in both 2025 and 2024, with a clean Pass in August 2023, and crucially no defect details are documented for any of those entries. While the absence of recorded reasons on the failed tests is unusual and somewhat limits the depth of trend analysis, the fact that the vehicle has ultimately passed each annual cycle and carries no outstanding advisories suggests a generally stable maintenance profile rather than a worsening one. A prudent buyer, however, should request the previous test refusal sheets from the supplying garage or via the DVSA to confirm what caused the earlier failures, as those notes are not visible within this summary. With a recorded odometer reading of 106,892 miles against a 14-year age, this Jazz has covered approximately 7,635 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of its class and era and does not raise immediate concerns about extreme underuse or excessive motorway use. There is no evidence within the available data of significant standing periods or of unusually rapid mileage accumulation, and the year-on-year progression appears consistent. That said, the recorded figure reflects only MOT-visible mileage, so it would be wise to corroborate the reading against the service book, any digital service records, and the V5C registration document to ensure there are no gaps or discrepancies. Given the clean advisory record but the car's age and mileage, a prospective buyer should focus on items that deteriorate with calendar time rather than solely with use. Tyres should be inspected closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds degrade from age even when tread depth remains adequate, and the production date code on the sidewall should be checked to confirm they are not excessively old. The 12-volt battery is another priority; at over a decade of service, internal plate degradation is highly likely and a load test or simple voltage check is sensible before purchase. Brake discs should be examined for surface corrosion, which on a vehicle of this mileage and age can lead to lipping or binding calipers, producing juddering under braking or a tendency for the car to pull to one side after periods of standing. Equally, the cooling system, brake fluid, and automatic or manual transmission fluid should be regarded as time-served and due for replacement purely on age, regardless of service history. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension, which on a Jazz of this age often points to worn anti-roll bar bushes, wishbone bushes, or top mount deterioration, and pay particular attention to the rear dampers which can fade. Listen for any whistle, rumble, or hesitation from the exhaust that might indicate a corroded section or failing catalytic converter, and watch for any flickering dashboard lights or rough idle that could point to ignition coil wear, a known weakness on high-mileage Honda i-VTEC units. Finally, verify the operation of the air conditioning, the rear wiper, the electric mirrors, and the central locking, as electrical niggles are common on vehicles of this age, and request evidence of recent cambelt or drive belt replacement if the service history is unclear, as Honda recommends this service at regular intervals to prevent consequential engine damage.