2010 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · SL60 KXO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While it passed its most recent test in March 2026 at 117,929 miles, the failure just five days prior at 117,578 miles highlights significant mechanical neglect. The presence of missing ball joints on both front lower suspension devices and a binding nearside rear brake suggests that the previous owner only addressed critical faults when forced by an MOT failure, indicating an inconsistent approach to vehicle care. At 117,929 miles over sixteen years, this Honda Jazz has averaged approximately 7,370 miles per year, which aligns with typical light usage for a car of this age. The record shows consistent annual testing, with roughly 12,500 miles covered between March 2024 and March 2025, and another 12,400 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. This steady mileage accumulation suggests the car is used regularly, which generally prevents components seizing from sitting for long periods. A buyer must perform a close physical inspection of the braking system and suspension components. The March 2026 failure for low brake efficiency and an imbalanced axle, combined with previous reports of binding rear brakes, indicates the calipers or wheel cylinders may be nearing failure. Furthermore, the 2024 advisory regarding corrosion on the brake hose ferrule should be checked for structural degradation to ensure no hydraulic failure risk. Given the recent failure for missing ball joints, the entire front suspension assembly should be inspected for play or securing to ensure the repairs were completed correctly and securely.