2010 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · FE60 YFJ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance history shows a developing trend regarding brake component surface degradation. The most recent test in August 2025 at 43,770 miles flagged advisories for both front and rear brake discs being pitted and scored. This follows a previous issue noted in September 2023 at 42,762 miles where only the rear discs were affected. While these issues did not result in failures, the recurring nature of the advisories suggests the discs are prone to corrosion, likely due to inactivity. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,736 miles per year. Between August 2021 and August 2025, the car covered just 2,128 miles. This consistent low usage explains the lack of general mechanical wear across the record, but it directly correlates with the pitting observed on the brake system. Long intervals between tests with very low mileage accumulation often indicate the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods, which frequently induces surface rust on iron iron rotors, leading to the scoring recorded by the MOT tester. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system to ensure the pitting has not progressed into deep material loss or uneven wear. The calipers should be checked for seized pistons and the pads to ensure they have not been glazed by the scored surfaces. Given the low mileage, specific attention should also be paid to rubber-based components such as brake hoses, suspension bushes, and tyre sidewalls These parts often perish or crack over time rather than they wear out through mechanical use, potentially leading to leaks or suspension play that the low odometer reading would not reveal.