2011 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · LC61 ULA

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently rated as acceptable for a 2011 model, but the maintenance history reveals a distinct deterioration trend in its braking and suspension systems. The most recent test on 2026-02-10 was passed at 89,243 miles, yet the history indicates a significant decline in performance and component integrity since that date. The 2025-02-13 test at 86,295 miles was also passed, but the 2025-02-12 failure at the same mileage suggests that while the vehicle performed well in the past, it has now accumulated wear that compromises the critical braking and suspension elements. This pattern of passing a test followed by a subsequent failure at identical distances indicates a worsening trend, rather than a stable or improving one, as the vehicle's mechanical health has degraded over the intervening years. The mileage context is poor for a 15-year-old car, with a total of 89,243 miles recorded. This figure is exceptionally low for a vehicle of that age, suggesting that the owner has likely maintained the car with very little driving force or has been sitting for extended periods, which would normally result in higher accumulated mileage due to wear and tear. However, the specific data points show that the vehicle has experienced rapid mileage accumulation, particularly between 2023 and 2025, where the mileage grew by approximately 12,000 miles over that period. This rapid increase in mileage, combined with the fact that the vehicle passed a MOT in 2023 at 81,580 miles and then failed again in 2025, suggests that the vehicle is currently in a state of accelerated wear. The lack of a significant gap in mileage between the 2023 and 2025 tests, despite the vehicle age, indicates that the owner has not taken steps to mitigate the increased wear on the drivetrain and suspension components. Given the recurring faults and the current deteriorating trend, a buyer should inspect the vehicle in person to evaluate the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and binding calipers. The 2025-02-12 failure at 86,295 miles, specifically noting that the nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover has no longer preventing dirt ingress, highlights a critical structural risk. The 2025-02-12 failure also flagged the offside rear seat belt buckle not functioning as intended, which is a serious indication of potential suspension or chassis damage. The 2026-02-10 test flagged the rear brake disc as worn and pitted, but the 2025-02-12 failure at the same mileage suggests that the brake disc is now in a condition that may require replacement. The 2025-02-12 failure also flagged the nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover as no longer preventing dirt ingress, indicating that the ball joint itself may be compromised. A buyer must verify the structural integrity of the suspension, the condition of the brake discs, and the functional status of the seat belt buckle before proceeding with purchase.