2009 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · LM58 TSU

This Honda Jazz presents an unusually clean MOT history, with five recorded tests between January 2023 and January 2026 producing passes and not a single advisory item across the entire record. The latest examination on 2 January 2026 was passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken trend of clean results. The only irregularity is a failed entry logged on 3 January 2025 alongside a pass on the same date, with no defects recorded against either; this pattern is consistent with an administrative duplicate or a test aborted and immediately retaken rather than evidence of a rectified mechanical fault, though a buyer may wish to ask the seller to explain it. On the face of the DVSA data, the trend is stable and there are no recurring advisories pointing to developing corrosion, suspension wear, or brake deterioration. At 110,423 miles over roughly seventeen years, the car has averaged around 6,500 miles per year, which is typical for its age and suggests regular, moderate use rather than prolonged lay-ups or unusually heavy accumulation. There are no gaps in the annual testing sequence, so the mileage appears to have accrued steadily. This usage profile means the usual age-related consumables will have seen genuine service: suspension bushes, dampers, coil springs, brake discs and pads, exhaust components, and drivetrain items such as the clutch will all have covered substantial distance even if none have yet attracted a tester comment. Because the record contains no flagged defects, the inspection focus shifts to items that MOT testing does not fully capture or that wear gradually between tests. On a test drive, listen for knocks or rattles over uneven surfaces that would indicate worn drop links, track rod ends, or tired dampers, and check for any steering pull or vibration under braking that could suggest disc wear or a binding caliper beginning to develop. Given the mileage, verify smooth clutch engagement without slip or a high biting point, and confirm the gearchange is clean, as Jazz manual gearboxes can develop notchiness with age. It is worth being clear about the limits of this history: a run of advisory-free passes demonstrates roadworthiness at each test point but cannot confirm servicing standards, fluid change intervals, or the condition of components outside the tester's scope, such as the timing chain, engine mounts, or air conditioning. A prospective buyer should therefore request any available service invoices, check for evidence of regular oil changes, and inspect the underside and sills for corrosion that has not yet reached a reportable level. Subject to satisfactory answers on those points and a fault-free test drive, the documented record is as clean as this data source can show.