2011 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · WN61 CCU

The vehicle passed its latest MOT on 18 December 2025 at 86 881 miles, but the test recorded several advisories: nearside rear service brake binding (1.2.1 (f)), offside rear shock absorbers with light oil misting (5.3.2 (b)), and damaged dust covers on both track‑rod ends and the anti‑roll‑bar linkages. A failure on the same day at 86 880 miles indicates the car was retested and repaired shortly after the initial assessment. The recurrence of brake binding, shock‑absorber oil misting and deteriorating suspension dust covers shows a stable, unresolved maintenance trend rather than improvement. Mileage accumulation has been modest for a 15‑year‑old car. At 86 881 miles the average is roughly 5 800 miles per year, suggesting light use or extended periods of storage. MOT entries are clustered around the calendar year end, with the most recent test only seven months before the present date, confirming the record is current. No abrupt mileage jumps appear; the vehicle has not been heavily driven. A buyer should inspect the rear shock absorbers first, as oil misting has been noted on three separate tests (2023‑2025). The track‑rod end and anti‑roll‑bar linkage dust covers are repeatedly damaged and should be examined for ingress of dirt. Brake condition warrants close attention: rear service brakes show binding, front brake pads have been thin on multiple occasions, and early records note front disc wear and lip at 35 993 miles (2017) plus rear disc corrosion at 21 485 miles (2015). Headlamp dipped‑beam operation, windscreen clarity, and all seat‑belt mechanisms should be verified, as these items have failed or required adjustment in the past. Tyre condition, tread depth and inflation also need checking, given the history of under‑inflation, edge wear and cracking. Structural rust is limited to the rear brake discs noted in 2015, but the pattern of disc corrosion and lip wear means a visual inspection for uneven wear or pitting is advisable. Overall, the car remains roadworthy, yet the recurring suspension and brake advisories indicate that a thorough pre‑purchase inspection is essential.