2010 Honda Jazz 1.2L Petrol · SW10 KTL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deteriorating mechanical components related to environmental exposure. While it passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 41,578 miles, this followed a failure just one week prior due to critical safety issues including a worn offside front track rod end ball joint with a risk of detachment and a significant 29% brake imbalance. This suggests that while repairs are being made upon failure, the vehicle is suffering from accelerated age-related degradation that requires constant preventative attention. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,600 miles per year. Between December 2023 at 34,708 miles and December 2025 at 41,578 miles, the car covered only 6,870 miles. This low usage often results in vehicles sitting for extended periods, which explains the heavy corrosion noted on the suspension arms and coil spring mountings, as well as the perishing of the rubber, rather than mileage-related wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry and braking system. The 2025 records flagged heavy corrosion on both front suspension arms and both rear coil spring mountings; these are not currently failing but indicate a structural vulnerability to rust that will likely progress. The offside rear brake disc has shown pitting and scoring across multiple years, suggesting a lack of regular use or high exposure to the elements. Additionally, the cracking on the nearside rear tyre indicates the rubber compound is reaching the end of its life regardless of remaining tread depth.