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VN12 DCU

2012 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,277 mi
Last recorded122,277 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Jazz41,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 DCU
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 122,277 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 122,254 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 114,434 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 114,434 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 102,824 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 13 Jan 2023 89,065 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jan 2023 89,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 74,878 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 65,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 53,280 miles

Nearside 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 20 Oct 2018 42,401 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 29,550 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 16,517 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 16,420 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 13,800 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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VN12 DCU is a 2012 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc 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 VN12 DCU, 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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VN12 DCU is a 2012 Honda Jazz, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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