2010 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · PJ59 LNV

The 2010 Honda Jazz presents a mixed mechanical picture where consistent reliability is tempered by two distinct concerns emerging across its sixteen-year service life. The most recent MOT conducted on 2026-09-14 resulted in a pass, though it carried a minor defect involving severe deterioration of the nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover under criterion 5.3.4 (b) (i). This finding sits alongside a previously recorded major fault from 2021 when an offside front road wheel fixing was found missing, indicating a period of significant structural compromise that has since been resolved through remedial work. The current status reflects a stable but not pristine record, with the latest test confirming the vehicle remains roadworthy pending resolution of the suspension component issue identified at the last inspection. Regarding mileage, the recorded figure of 73,083 miles on a fourteen-year-old vehicle translates to approximately 4,568 miles per annum—a notably lower rate than would be expected for a daily commuter car of this age. While this pace suggests the car may have been stored intermittently rather than regularly driven, the absence of any major failures between 2022 and 2025 indicates the engine, transmission, and drivetrain have not suffered catastrophic wear. However, the gap between the 2021 failure and the subsequent series of passes implies the repair following the missing wheel fix was effective enough to restore normal operation, though the lack of further testing between 2021 and 2022 leaves some uncertainty regarding how quickly the underlying issue was addressed. The gradual increase in reported faults over time—from a single major failure in 2021 to a persistent minor suspension concern in 2026—suggests the vehicle's condition is not static but evolving toward more visible maintenance requirements. The nearest front tyres were recorded as worn close to legal limits in the 2024 MOT, presenting a clear maintenance gap that should be verified before purchase. Given the low annual mileage, this tyre wear likely represents accelerated degradation due to frequent short trips or stop-start driving patterns common in older vehicles, even when total kilometres accumulated slowly. The suspension arm issue identified in the 2026 MOT warrants particular attention during a test drive: inspect for any play or noise when traversing uneven surfaces, and confirm that the ball joint assembly moves freely without binding or excessive movement. A thorough visual and tactile check of the suspension bushings, combined with verification that the tyre wear is genuine (not merely legal-limit fading) will help determine whether this car requires immediate investment in suspension refurbishment or if the current condition is acceptable given the low utilisation profile.