2016 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · KF66 GYT

The 2016 Honda Jazz presents a stable and improving mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 20 October 2025 at 25,529 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. That clean pass is significant because it follows a failed test on the same day for a minor electrical fault, an inoperative offside front windscreen washer, which was clearly rectified immediately. The broader trend over the last three years shows a vehicle moving from a pattern of minor but repeated wear issues toward a fully compliant state, suggesting attentive remedial work by the current keeper. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old Jazz, averaging just 2,553 miles per year. The record shows a gap of roughly 3,000 miles between the November 2023 test at 19,206 miles and the October 2024 test at 22,590 miles, then a further accumulation of only 2,939 miles in the twelve months leading to October 2025. Such modest annual use typically limits wear on consumables like brake discs, suspension bushes, and drivetrain components, though prolonged periods of standing can introduce its own risks, including tyre flat-spotting and brake surface corrosion. The 2024 failure exposed a binding nearside front service brake, a condition that, if left unresolved, accelerates pad and disc wear while generating excessive heat in the caliper. The subsequent clean pass in 2025 suggests the issue was addressed, but a buyer should still verify the condition of the front brake discs, pads, and caliper slide pins during a physical inspection. Tyre age cracking appeared repeatedly across both the 2023 and 2024 tests, affecting all four tyres and the spare, which points to the rubber being original or at least very old. Even with low mileage, perished tyres lose structural integrity and should be replaced regardless of remaining tread depth. The split rear wiper rubber and worn clutch pedal rubber noted in 2024 are minor consumable items, yet their presence alongside tyre deterioration hints at a previous period of deferred basic upkeep before the current ownership. A prospective buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the underbody and suspension bushes for corrosion or deterioration that can develop on a vehicle spending long periods stationary. Check the sidewalls of all tyres for fresh cracking and confirm the date codes align with a recent replacement set. Operate the clutch through its full pedal travel to confirm smooth engagement without judder, and test both front and rear wash-wipe systems thoroughly. The low mileage and clean 2025 result are encouraging, but the recurring tyre and minor electrical faults in the record warrant careful verification that all remedial work has been completed to a lasting standard.