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VU62 XAT

2012 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,228 mi
Last recorded43,228 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Jazz41,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 XAT
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 43,228 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 43,202 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 41,191 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 40,301 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 39,214 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 39,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 36,406 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 33,269 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 29,740 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 26,129 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 22,111 miles

All 4 Tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Oct 2016 19,550 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 15,609 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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VU62 XAT is a 2012 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VU62 XAT, 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 VU62 XAT registered?

VU62 XAT is a 2012 Honda Jazz, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is VU62 XAT safe to buy?

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