Honda Jazz vs Renault Clio
On MOT-testable defects the Honda Jazz comes out ahead: 16.1% of its tests record a failure against 27.2% for the Renault Clio, a 11.1-point gap. The biggest single difference is suspension, where the Clio records failures noticeably more often.
16.1%
Jazz fail rate
27.2%
Clio fail rate
11.06pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Honda Jazz | Renault Clio |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 1,950,501 | 2,247,908 |
| Pass rate | 83.9% | 72.8% |
| Fail rate | 16.1% | 27.2% |
Where they differ
| Category | Jazz | Clio |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5.4% | 14.5% |
| Lighting & signalling | 8.9% | 14.5% |
| Tyres | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Visibility | 4.5% | 6.2% |
| Brakes | 6.9% | 7.7% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.