2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Honda Jazz MOT pass rate and common faults

19,515 MOT tests in 2024. 74.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time74.4%
Failed or needed repairs25.6%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 19,515 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    800 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    361 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics13.2%
  2. Brakes10.2%
  3. Suspension6.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  5. Tyres5.2%
  6. Steering1.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Honda Jazz?

In 2024, 74.4% of 2011 Honda Jazz cars passed their MOT first time, across 19,515 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Honda Jazz?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Honda Jazz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).