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BU52 KAJ

2002 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,122 mi
Last recorded127,122 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Jazz68,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 KAJ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 127,122 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2026 127,122 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 117,373 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 113,322 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion noted to under side.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Disc shows signs of getting hot (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front mcphearson strut top has excessive movement however the customer has provided evidence from the DVSA to show that this is a feature of this model of Honda Jazz. We are following guidance from the DVSA"

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Disc shows signs of getting hot (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear most exhaust rubber splitting

Fail 25 Aug 2023 113,231 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion noted to under side.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Disc shows signs of getting hot (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front mcphearson strut top has excessive movement however the customer has provided evidence from the DVSA to show that this is a feature of this model of Honda Jazz. We are following guidance from the DVSA"

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Disc shows signs of getting hot (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear most exhaust rubber splitting

Pass 20 Sep 2022 106,222 miles

General corrosion noted to under side.

Nearside Front Amount of movement different to offside

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 106,153 miles

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

General corrosion noted to under side.

Nearside Front Amount of movement different to offside

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 100,098 miles

Both head lamps misting

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

Macpherson strut has movement at the upper attachment

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has long travel

Pass 18 Sep 2020 95,260 miles

Both head lamps misting

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

Hand brake has long travel

Macpherson strut has some movment at the upper attachment

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2020 95,807 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Both head lamps misting

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

Hand brake has long travel

Macpherson strut has some movment at the upper attachment

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,764 miles

Both front headlamps misting

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Offside rear sill corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2019 88,402 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front headlamps misting

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Offside rear sill corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 79,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on inner and outer edge

Fail 14 Sep 2018 78,986 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on inner and outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2017 74,304 miles

Battery terminal lose

Both rear tyre side walls badly deteriorated

EML on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav mounting ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge & slightly deflated

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 74,304 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery terminal lose

Both rear tyre side walls badly deteriorated

EML on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav mounting ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge & slightly deflated

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,754 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated.

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

EML on.

Wipers slightly smearing.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 69,729 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated.

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

EML on.

Over head brake lamp bulb.

Wipers slightly smearing.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,203 miles

EML on.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Fail 27 Aug 2015 61,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

EML on.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,289 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,539 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushs splitting.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 35,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushs splitting.

Nearside front tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,406 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front lower arm bushes slightly detoriated

o/s/f tyre has slight cut on outer wall

Fail 7 Sep 2010 30,171 miles

n/s/f wheel trim damage

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged 175 65r14

rear beam axle showing corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,171 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f wheel trim damage

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged 175 65r14

rear beam axle showing corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2009 27,828 miles

exhaust corroded

rear beam showing corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2009 27,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

rear beam showing corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,967 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,084 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,009 miles

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

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)

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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BU52 KAJ is a 2002 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Honda Jazz models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 68,136 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 BU52 KAJ, 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 24 years old, this Honda Jazz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU52 KAJ is a 2002 Honda Jazz, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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