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VA61 DRO

2012 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,903 mi
Last recorded75,903 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Jazz41,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA61 DRO
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 75,903 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Apr 2025 60,755 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 50,112 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 50,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively signs of brake disc overheated (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2023 41,948 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 41,948 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 11 May 2022 37,022 miles

unable to test rear seat belts due to items

Fail 11 May 2022 37,022 miles

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

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

unable to test rear seat belts due to items

Pass 14 May 2021 31,761 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 31,068 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 31,068 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 29,611 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 27,790 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 27,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 25,550 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 23,142 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,769 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 19,017 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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VA61 DRO is a 2012 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VA61 DRO, 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 VA61 DRO registered?

VA61 DRO is a 2012 Honda Jazz, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is VA61 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA61 DRO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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