2018 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · YC68 OML

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach rather than preventative care. The most recent test in July 2025 at 92,048 miles resulted in an initial failure due to thin front brake pads, low headlamp aim, and a worn offside front lower suspension bush. While the car passed upon re-test, the presence of these faults suggests the previous owner only addressed defects once they failed inspection, rather than maintaining consumables on a regular schedule. The mileage progression is consistent with typical UK use for a petrol hatchback, averaging approximately 11,500 miles per annum. Between August 2023 at 53,803 miles and August 2024 at 75,455 miles, the car covered over 21,000 miles in a single year. This spike in usage likely explains the rapid wear noted in the August 2024 test, where all four tyres were flagged for perishing and reaching the legal tread depth limit simultaneously. A physical inspection should focus heavily on the offside front lower suspension arm, as the bush was flagged as worn in July 2025. Although it did not result in a failure, these components often deteriorate rapidly, leading to steering instability and uneven tyre wear. The buyer should also verify the current state of the front brake pads and discs, given the history of thin pads at the last test, and check the tyres for sidewall cracking, as the record shows a recurring issue with rubber degradation across the vehicle.