2010 Honda Jazz — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 132,250 MOT tests, the 2010 Honda Jazz recorded an 82.7% pass rate. Against superminis of a similar age (25.2% fail rate), the 2010 Jazz comes out 7.9pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.8% of tests against 5.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, headlamp aim and wipers — position lamp alone was recorded 7,119 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.6% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 25.0% once past 150k — 2.6× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 25.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 14.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 20.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.8% | 14,243 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.9% | 7,824 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.8% | 7,616 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.5% | 5,952 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.0% | 5,307 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.1% | 1,450 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 7,119 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 5,687 |
| 3 | Wipers | 4,761 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 4,742 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 3,540 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 3,153 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 25.7% | 33,967 |
| 2 | Brakes | 24.8% | 32,825 |
| 3 | Suspension | 14.9% | 19,762 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 14.1% | 18,651 |
| 5 | Other defects | 8.8% | 11,679 |
| 6 | Steering | 5.3% | 6,957 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 7,961 | 9.6% |
| 30-60k | 40,401 | 13.3% |
| 60-90k | 46,599 | 17.9% |
| 90-120k | 25,568 | 21.8% |
| 120-150k | 8,764 | 24.1% |
| 150k+ | 2,936 | 25.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 131,774 | 17.3% |
| Hybrid | 449 | 14.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,065 | 14.4% |
| 2022 | 26,200 | 15.3% |
| 2023 | 26,678 | 17.4% |
| 2024 | 26,871 | 19.4% |
| 2025 | 26,436 | 20.1% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Jazz
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 10.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (10.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (5.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Honda Jazzs pass their MOT?
82.7% of the 132,250 2010 Honda Jazz MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Honda Jazz?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.8% of tests, followed by brakes (5.9%).
Does the 2010 Jazz get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.6% in the 0-30k band to 25.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 132,250 MOT tests. 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.