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AP08 VLL

2008 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,997 mi
Last recorded154,997 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Jazz52,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 VLL
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 154,997 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2025 154,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working Nearside + Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 146,306 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2024 146,281 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2023 136,710 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside + Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 136,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside + Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 128,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Top Suspension mount slight play

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 119,177 miles

Front Windscreen wiper smearing

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excessively perished / strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 119,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper smearing

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excessively perished / strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 113,099 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Oct 2020 113,098 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2019 107,462 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

Fail 26 Oct 2019 107,462 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

Pass 17 Jul 2018 99,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower rubber gearbox mount split

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight perishing and leaking grease (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside wiper blade juddering slightly

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight perishing and leaking grease (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 80,523 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad worn thinner than others, brake dragging / partially binding

Pass 26 Jun 2015 70,615 miles

Signs of slight grease leakage N/S and O/S track rod end gaitors

Pass 11 Jul 2014 63,165 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres slightly perished and cracked and wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2013 52,326 miles

Exhaust corroding

Slight perishing on rear tyres, slight uneven wear N/S/R tyre, small cut in O/S/R tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,684 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 12 Jul 2012 43,684 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 33,778 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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AP08 VLL is a 2008 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Jazz models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 52,883 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP08 VLL, 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 18 years old, this Honda Jazz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP08 VLL is a 2008 Honda Jazz, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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