2012 Honda Jazz · 65,985 MOT tests
2012 Honda Jazz reliability
2012 Honda Jazzs fail 20.9% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 20 Jazz years (65,985 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda Jazzs: 25.7%)
- 20.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda Jazzs: 25.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 55,524
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 65,985
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.7% of tests fail here (7% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Honda Jazz
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.3%
- Brakes5.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Suspension4.3%
- Tyres4.2%
- Steering0.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.27%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.92%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.42%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.59%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.99%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.21%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.03%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.22%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.19%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (2.02%)
Other years
Every Honda Jazz year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Honda Jazz reliable?
2012 Honda Jazzs fail 20.9% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 20 Jazz years (65,985 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Honda Jazz MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.27% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.92% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.42% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Honda Jazz have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2012 Honda Jazz shows 55,524 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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