2011 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · SW61 VGJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 88,800 miles passed, it followed a significant failure just two weeks prior in January. That January 2025 failure identified major exhaust leaks at both the front and rear sections, a worn anti-roll bar linkage, and steering rack inner joint play. Although these issues were rectified for the December pass, the pattern suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when an MOT is imminent rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 88,800 miles over fifteen years, this Honda Jazz has covered a low average of approximately 5,900 miles per year. This low usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components rather than wear-related failure. The record supports this with recurring advisories for suspension arm bushes and steering rack play between 2024 and 2025. The gap of 7,000 miles between the January 2024 and January 2025 tests indicates periods of low use, which can contribute to the seizing of components and corrosion noted in the chassis. The structural integrity of the vehicle is a primary area of concern. The December 2025 test flagged corrosion on the nearside rear chassis leg. While the tester noted that structural rigidity was not yet reduced, corrosion on a vehicle of this age typically progresses rapidly if left untreated. A prospective buyer must physically inspect the depth of this rust to ensure it has not perforated the structural metalwork. Given the previous history of worn steering joints and anti-roll bars, a thorough check of the entire suspension assembly and exhaust system is required to ensure no new leaks have developed since the last recorded pass.