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VA61 DSV

2012 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,821 mi
Last recorded35,821 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Jazz41,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 35,821 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 35,264 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 34,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 34,577 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 33,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 30,745 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 30,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 26,447 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 26,447 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) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 25,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 23,942 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 22,523 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 21,080 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 19,415 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 19,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged on outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 17,493 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 DSV is a 2012 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DSV, 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 DSV registered?

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

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