2018 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · RF68 LLK

The most recent MOT, carried out on 20 February 2026, was passed but returned a series of advisories concerning the front brake pads, brake pedal feel, and the condition of both front tyres. Earlier tests from 2021 to 2025 were clean, while a single failure in March 2023 related to the tyre‑pressure monitoring system. Overall the maintenance trend appears to be shifting from a previously clean record to the emergence of wear‑related advisories, suggesting that consumables are now approaching the end of their service life and that the TPMS issue remains unresolved. With a recorded 32,820 miles on the odometer for a vehicle first registered in 2018, the average annual mileage works out at roughly 4,100 miles. This is considerably below the UK average of around 7,500–10,000 miles per year for a similarly aged car and points to either light, predominantly short‑distance use or periods of extended storage. Low mileage reduces cumulative wear on drivetrain components, but prolonged standing can accelerate the ageing of rubber compounds, battery plates, and brake hardware, and may conceal corrosion that only becomes apparent when the car is driven regularly. Prospective buyers should give the front tyres a thorough visual and tactile inspection. The off‑side front tyre shows a slight sidewall blemish, which could develop into a crack or bulge under load, while the nearside front tyre is already close to the legal tread limit and exhibits edge wear – a sign of possible mis‑alignment or uneven loading. Measure tread depth with a gauge, looking for a minimum of 1.6 mm across the tyre surface, and listen for a humming or thumping noise that may indicate a developing separation. The brake pads on both front wheels are flagged as thin; verify the remaining pad thickness, typically no less than 3 mm, and feel the pedal for a soft, spongy travel that would confirm the advisory about a smooth‑wearing pedal. If the pads are near the end of life, the discs may already be showing scoring or glazing, which would manifest as a shudder or vibration when braking. The TPMS fault from 2023 should be confirmed as rectified – a functional system will display correct pressures on the dashboard; otherwise, a sensor replacement will be required to avoid future failures. Given the vehicle’s age and low utilisation, time‑based checks are essential. Inspect the tyre sidewalls for cracking or dry‑rot, especially if the car has spent long periods idle, and verify that the tyre pressures are correct and stable. Examine the 12‑volt battery for signs of sulphation or reduced cranking power; a load test at a garage will confirm its remaining capacity. Look for corrosion on the chassis, brake caliper pins, and suspension bushes, which can develop even with modest mileage when the car sits for months. Confirm that the service book contains regular oil and filter changes, coolant flushes, and that the timing chain or belt (as applicable to the Jazz engine) has been serviced according to Honda’s schedule – typically every 60,000 miles or five years. Finally, a short road‑test should include listening for any clunk or squeak from the suspension, checking for consistent steering feel, and ensuring that the exhaust is free of excess smoke or rattles, all of which would indicate hidden wear despite the low mileage.