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AF05 VBV

2005 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,211 mi
Last recorded96,211 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Jazz60,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VBV
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 96,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 95,376 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front and rear suspension area is corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2023 94,723 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,215 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 93,030 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 91,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 91,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 83,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2019 83,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 82,486 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear light cluster damaged but does not affect operation

both rear tyres showing age related damage (perished)

Fail 10 May 2018 82,486 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear light cluster damaged but does not affect operation

both rear tyres showing age related damage (perished)

Pass 13 May 2017 80,699 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2016 78,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Outer and inner edge perished and cracking.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre, Outer and inner edge perished and cracking.

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyres, Tread Cracking Slightly.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,805 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 75,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,201 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 58,757 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,276 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 48,845 miles

NSF tyre weathered and weakened

NSF wiper blade split

OSF tyre weathered and weakened

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,845 miles

NSF tyre weathered and weakened

NSF wiper blade split

OSF tyre weathered and weakened

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,169 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,018 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,016 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 14,606 miles

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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AF05 VBV is a 2005 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Honda Jazz models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 60,676 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 AF05 VBV, 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 21 years old, this Honda Jazz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF05 VBV is a 2005 Honda Jazz, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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