2011 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · FR11 FWW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. The most recent test in December 2025 at 52,576 miles resulted in a failure immediately prior due to an exhaust leak and high emission levels. While the car passed the re-test after addressing a damaged nearside rear tyre, the recurring nature of exhaust and tyre-related failures suggests that the owner only addresses faults when they threaten to lose an MOT certificate. At 52,576 miles, this fifteen-year-old Honda shows exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year. This low usage explains the persistent issues with rubber-based components. The record shows a consistent pattern of tyre perishing and cracking across 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2025. When a vehicle sits for long periods or is driven sparingly, the rubber compounds dries out regardless of tread depth, which appears to be the primary cause of the failures noted throughout the vehicle's life. A buyer must inspect the braking system and suspension thoroughly, as these areas are frequently points of concern. The tester flagged imbalanced front brakes in 2020, thin front brake pads in 2023, and marginal parking brake efficiency in the same year. Furthermore, the 2020 failure of the front anti-roll bar linkage dust covers indicates that suspension components may be suffering from age-related degradation despite the low mileage. The 2025 exhaust failure also necessitates a physical check of the manifold and exhaust piping to ensure the leak was fully rectified and is not causing further structural corrosion.