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VA61 DSU

2012 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,960 mi
Last recorded77,960 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Jazz41,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 77,960 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 69,773 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 69,771 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 63,514 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 63,514 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 56,031 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 48,729 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 45,255 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 41,717 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 37,565 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 31,658 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 26,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 21,290 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 18,895 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 14,429 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 DSU 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 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA61 DSU registered?

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

Is VA61 DSU safe to buy?

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