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BK53 UPB

2003 Honda Jazz

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

94,092 mi
Last recorded94,092 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Jazz63,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UPB
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 94,092 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))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 93,777 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 24 Jan 2024 84,295 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 84,295 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 84,095 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 84,095 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 80,802 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 77,296 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 77,296 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 75,401 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 71,302 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 64,377 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 64,377 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 56,311 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,942 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 55,942 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,393 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 51,393 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 40,711 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,642 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 34,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,974 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2009 16,390 miles

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

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

front wipers split

Pass 12 Sep 2008 12,733 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 9,565 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 9,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 6,671 miles

child seat fitted unable to test seat belt

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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BK53 UPB is a 2003 Honda Jazz in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Honda Jazz models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 63,333 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 BK53 UPB, 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 23 years old, this Honda Jazz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK53 UPB registered?

BK53 UPB is a 2003 Honda Jazz, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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