2015 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · FP15 AEW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recurring failure to address suspension components. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 47,821 miles passed, it flagged slight play in the nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. This specific issue has persisted since the 2024 test at 36,913 miles, tracing back further to a severely deteriorated dust cover on the same component in 2023 at 30,552 miles. This suggests that the owner is only addressing faults upon MOT inspection rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,347 miles per year. This low usage is evident in the gap between 2021 and 2022, where the car covered only 2,521 miles in a full year. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, long periods of standing often lead to age-related degradation of rubber components. The record supports this with 2019 and 2020 entries where the tester flagged perishing and cracking on multiple tyres, indicating that the rubber is reaching its structural limit despite low tread depth. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, specifically testing the anti-roll bar linkages which have shown consistent wear over three consecutive years. The braking system also requires scrutiny; the history shows a failure in 2022 for pitted rear brake discs and insufficient lever travel, followed by thin offside front pads noted in 2024. Given the history of corrosion on the brake hose ferrules in 2019, an inspector should check for any fluid swelling or internal perished hoses to ensure the low mileage has not masked accelerated decay of the braking lines.