Part of the Honda Jazz Mk2 (2008–2015) guide: best and worst years compared.

Used car guide

2011 Honda Jazz electric: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the electric Honda Jazz first registered in 2011 (electric cars only): we looked at the 605 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

605MOTs of 2011 electric cars, done in 2023–2025
79%pass first time (all 2011 cars: 62%)
5,800typical miles a year
31%had brakes flagged

Common 2011 Honda Jazz electric MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2011 Honda Jazz electric MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Brakes
    31% 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.

  • Tyres
    27% 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.

  • Suspension
    21% 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 electrics
    18% 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 mirrors
    8% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Seats and seatbelts
    2% of testsRough price £80–£250

    At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

Known faults on the 2011 Honda Jazz electric

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

  • Brake recalls

    All engines

    Recalls covered a brake pedal pin that could come off (cars built February to April 2010) and brake fluid leaks (2013).

    At the viewing: Ask a Honda dealer to check the VIN, and look for brake fluid leaks.

    Source: Carbuyer: used Honda Jazz Mk2 buying guide

  • Creaks and rattles

    All engines

    Rear suspension can creak in cold weather, and a rear seat bar can rattle.

    At the viewing: Listen over bumps on the test drive.

    Source: Carbuyer: used Honda Jazz Mk2 buying guide

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2011 Honda Jazz electric

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Have the brake recalls been done?
  2. Any creaks or rattles?
  3. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Honda Jazz compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2026–Too new for MOT data
2025–Too new for MOT data
2024–Too new for MOT data
2023361Tyres 16%
202211,117Tyres 19%
202128,489Tyres 21%
202031,867Tyres 20%
201949,512Tyres 23%
201859,699Tyres 25%
201753,248Tyres 26%
201654,440Tyres 25%
201552,517Tyres 26%
201458,581Tyres 27%
201362,142Tyres 26%
201263,779Tyres 27%
201065,331Tyres 30%
200971,205Brakes 33%
200861,293Brakes 48%
200760,140Brakes 52%
200657,579Brakes 53%
200546,536Brakes 53%
200432,353Suspension 50%
200317,905Suspension 55%
20027,882Suspension 62%
1984–Too few tests

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Honda Jazz cars first registered in 2011. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score