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VA61 DRZ

2012 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,543 mi
Last recorded99,543 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Jazz41,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA61 DRZ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 99,543 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 94,233 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 89,714 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jan 2023 86,072 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 86,065 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 81,099 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 76,859 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 72,421 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 63,246 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 63,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,642 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 46,041 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 46,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 36,340 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 27,673 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 DRZ is a 2012 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DRZ, 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 DRZ registered?

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

Is VA61 DRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA61 DRZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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