2009 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · FP58 VCZ

The most recent DVSA MOT test on 28 October 2025 resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that at the time of examination the vehicle met statutory roadworthiness requirements. Looking back through the recorded history, the overall maintenance pattern is broadly stable but with one notable concern. The 2024 test produced a major failure for imbalanced rear brakes across axle two, which was rectified prior to the subsequent pass. Advisories have otherwise been minor and consistent with a vehicle of this age, covering tyre perishing, headlamp lens degradation, and front strut bushes, suggesting the car has been generally well cared for but is now entering a phase where age-related consumable wear is beginning to surface more regularly. With 68,164 miles recorded over approximately seventeen years, this Honda Jazz has covered an average of around 4,010 miles annually, which is substantially below the typical mileage for a car of its vintage. Such low annual usage often reflects a second household vehicle, limited commuting, or extended periods of standing. While low mileage reduces wear on internal drivetrain items, it tends to accelerate calendar-related deterioration of rubber components, brake mechanisms, and fluids. The mileage progression between tests appears reasonably consistent without any sudden large jumps that would suggest clock irregularities, which supports the credibility of the recorded odometer reading. Given the recurring advisories relating to tyre perishing on all four corners and individual tyres noted in 2021, 2022, and 2024, prospective buyers should carry out a close physical inspection of all tyres for sidewall cracking, tread depth, and manufacturing date stamps, as tyres older than around six years from production become prone to hardening and cracking regardless of remaining tread. Brake-related advisories have appeared in 2020 and 2021 for both nearside and offside rear pads wearing thin, and the 2024 major failure for rear brake imbalance suggests the rear braking system should be carefully evaluated. On a test drive, listen for any rear brake shudder, uneven pulling, or scraping noises, and verify the handbrake holds effectively on an incline, as calipers and mechanisms can seize from infrequent use. Further to the brake and tyre considerations, the advisories recorded in 2022 for worn Macpherson strut pins or bushes on both front corners warrant particular attention, as these components deteriorate progressively with age and UK road conditions. Push firmly on each front corner with the vehicle stationary and listen for clonking or knocking over uneven surfaces, and check for uneven inner tyre wear which often accompanies worn front suspension bushes. Because the vehicle has likely spent considerable time standing, the 12V battery should be tested for its state of charge and ability to hold voltage under load, brake calipers should be checked for free movement without binding, and all fluid services should be verified against calendar age rather than mileage alone. Coolant, brake fluid, and automatic transmission fluid if applicable will all degrade over time and should have been renewed on a time-based schedule irrespective of the low odometer reading. Confirming a full service history with documented fluid changes will be especially important for a low-mileage, older vehicle such as this.