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DE52 BVS

2002 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,309 mi
Last recorded148,309 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Jazz68,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 BVS
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 148,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2025 148,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 144,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 135,697 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 128,266 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 123,729 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2021 123,725 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2020 115,717 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both front brakes binding but excessively (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake lever has little reserve travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 101,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Parking brake reserve slightly high

Pass 14 Jan 2017 87,404 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,548 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,614 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 72,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 64,986 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 64,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 58,735 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 58,735 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 47,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,660 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,732 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 40,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,660 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,886 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 33,592 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,592 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 31,904 miles

Nearside 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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DE52 BVS is a 2002 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE52 BVS, 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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DE52 BVS is a 2002 Honda Jazz, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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