2011 Honda Jazz: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2011 Honda Jazzs, from 19,949 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2011 Honda Jazzs than on all cars registered in 2011.
- Brake pads1.6× usualHonda Jazz14.6% All 2011 cars9.4%Rough price £80–£180
At the viewing: Listen for squealing or grinding when braking, and look through the wheel at how much pad is left.
- Headlamp1.6× usualHonda Jazz9.4% All 2011 cars5.8%Rough price £40–£400
At the viewing: Check both headlights on dipped and full beam, and look for cloudy or cracked lenses.
- Link ball joint covers1.6× usualHonda Jazz4.3% All 2011 cars2.7%Rough price £80–£200
At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
Suspension arm bushes and joints: 2.4% here, against 10.8% of all 2011 cars. Coil springs: 2% here, against 10.3% of all 2011 cars.
By area
The share of 2011 Honda Jazz MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes29% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Tyres29% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Suspension26% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics24% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors8% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Seats and seatbelts3% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16,765 | Tyres 25% |
| 2018 | 20,160 | Tyres 25% |
| 2017 | 17,923 | Tyres 25% |
| 2016 | 18,370 | Tyres 26% |
| 2015 | 17,755 | Tyres 26% |
| 2014 | 20,095 | Tyres 27% |
| 2013 | 21,145 | Tyres 28% |
| 2012 | 21,517 | Tyres 28% |
| 2010 | 21,624 | Lights and electrics 34% |
| 2009 | 23,240 | Lights and electrics 35% |
| 2008 | 19,320 | Brakes 49% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2011 Honda Jazzs registered in 2011. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score