Honda Dio vs Honda Jazz: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Dio
80%
MOT pass rate · 23 vehicles
Honda Jazz
81%
MOT pass rate · 404,148 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Dio (80%) and Honda Jazz (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Dio | Honda Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 20% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 6,135 mi | 77,994 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 23 | 404,148 |
Most common faults
Honda Dio
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
- Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
- Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Honda Jazz
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Dio (80%) and Honda Jazz (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.