Honda Jazz I Vtec S (2014)
2014 Honda Jazz I Vtec S
CarHunch analysed 140 real MOT records for the 2014 Honda Jazz I Vtec S. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Honda Jazz I-VTEC S is a genuinely reliable prospect: it passes its MOT first time in 89.7% of cases, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, and none of the 140 vehicles analysed have ever recorded a dangerous defect. At around 45,000 miles on the clock, these cars are showing their age sensibly, with an average of just 0.17 failures per vehicle and virtually no advisory issues to flag.
This is a vehicle that wears mileage well and responds to basic maintenance—the combination of high pass rates and negligible defects suggests owners have kept up with servicing. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection is still worth doing, but you're looking at a model with a track record of getting through MOTs without drama.
What to check before buying a 2014 Honda Jazz I Vtec S
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (92%) | 129 | 97.4% | 0.19 |
| Petrol (8%) | 11 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Honda Jazz I Vtec S vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Honda Jazz I Vtec S vehicles fall between 29,105 and 55,388 miles.
2014 Honda Jazz I Vtec S — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 116 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
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