Honda Jazz (2011)
2011 Honda Jazz
CarHunch analysed 21,148 real MOT records for the 2011 Honda Jazz. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Honda Jazz passes its MOT on the first attempt 86.5% of the time, a solid 6.5 points above the UK average, though the concerning figure here is that one in three of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point. Petrol and hybrid variants perform almost identically (86.4% and 87.8% respectively), so fuel choice won't meaningfully affect reliability expectations.
These Jazzes are running at modest mileage for their age—a median of 45,866 miles suggests they've been gently used—yet they're still racking up an average of 12.5 advisories per test, indicating that minor wear items and maintenance gaps are common even on low-mileage examples. When you view one, ask the seller for a full MOT history and check specifically whether that dangerous defect warning applies to the individual car; if it does, get a mechanic's inspection before committing.
What to check before buying a 2011 Honda Jazz
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.
- ⚠️ 33.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (93%) | 19,596 | 86.4% | 2.03 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (5%) | 1,019 | 87.8% | 1.18 |
| Other (2%) | 318 | 88.1% | 1.75 |
| Electric (1%) | 203 | 87.3% | 1.86 |
| Diesel (0%) | 6 | 88% | 1.33 |
| Fuel Cells (0%) | 5 | 86.1% | 2 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Honda Jazz 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 2011 Honda Jazz vehicles fall between 33,087 and 60,932 miles.
2011 Honda Jazz — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 19,454 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Honda Jazz
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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39.6%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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38.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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37.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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29.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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26.4%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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20%
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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