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VU12 VYY

2012 Honda Jazz

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,041 mi
Last recorded78,041 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Jazz41,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 VYY
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 78,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 78,041 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 73,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre damaged / Cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 67,370 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 60,118 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Dec 2022 60,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 53,763 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 53,762 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 48,816 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 48,045 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 47,630 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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))

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,282 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,527 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,591 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,681 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,741 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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VU12 VYY is a 2012 Honda Jazz in Black with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VU12 VYY, 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 VU12 VYY registered?

VU12 VYY is a 2012 Honda Jazz, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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