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VU12 VZC

2012 Honda Jazz

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,962 mi
Last recorded51,962 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Jazz41,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 VZC
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 51,962 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 51,962 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 45,630 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 41,713 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 39,421 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 39,421 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 37,532 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 13 Dec 2021 37,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2020 36,453 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 26 Nov 2020 36,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 2 Dec 2019 34,670 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 31,789 miles

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front tyres starting to crack around tread area

Pass 5 Dec 2017 29,459 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 27,224 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,903 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 19,272 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 VZC is a 2012 Honda Jazz in Grey with a 1,339cc 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 VU12 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

VU12 VZC is a 2012 Honda Jazz, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is VU12 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 VZC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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