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BG12 YZC

2012 Honda Jazz

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,730 mi
Last recorded163,730 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Jazz41,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 YZC
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 163,730 miles

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 163,730 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre (7.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 136,787 miles

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 136,787 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 121,980 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 121,980 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 109,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 97,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 97,844 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 88,801 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 83,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 76,898 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 76,896 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 63,739 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking across treaded area. (175/65/15h)

Fail 15 May 2017 63,739 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre cracking across treaded area. (175/65/15h)

Pass 17 May 2016 51,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 May 2016 51,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 37,257 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Jazz?

Based on 5,740,892 MOT tests across 402,952 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
4,421
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
402,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57,414
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48,756
Brake pipe excessively corroded 48,565
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38,821
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,979
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BG12 YZC is a 2012 Honda Jazz in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Honda Jazz models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 41,291 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Jazz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG12 YZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Jazz typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Jazz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG12 YZC registered?

BG12 YZC is a 2012 Honda Jazz, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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