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A5 VPJ

2009 Honda Jazz

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,068 mi
Last recorded121,068 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Jazz51,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VPJ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 121,068 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 121,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 116,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 110,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 104,104 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 97,853 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 91,626 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 86,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 78,366 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 70,045 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 61,554 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 52,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 41,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 32,977 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 26,932 miles

both rear tyres perrished across the tread

Pass 16 Jan 2012 19,138 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 16 Jan 2012 19,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

How Reliable is the Honda Jazz?

Based on 5,740,892 MOT tests across 402,952 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
4,421
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
402,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57,414
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48,756
Brake pipe excessively corroded 48,565
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38,821
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,979
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A5 VPJ is a 2009 Honda Jazz in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Honda Jazz models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 51,150 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Jazz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 VPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Jazz typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Honda Jazz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 VPJ registered?

A5 VPJ is a 2009 Honda Jazz, first registered on 25 January 2009.

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