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KB53 HZE

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

133,770 mi
Last recorded133,770 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 HZE
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 133,770 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 116,588 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 116,544 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 109,097 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 102,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 93,588 miles

slight body corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2020 89,249 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 87,525 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 85,088 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,759 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 80,364 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 76,939 miles

brake pedal rubber is worn

offside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 22 Dec 2014 72,271 miles

slight brake bind offside front

Fail 22 Dec 2014 72,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 20 Dec 2013 69,358 miles

centre brake light is not working

nearside front top mount has movement

Fail 20 Dec 2013 69,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre brake light is not working

nearside front top mount has movement

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage /cracking/worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 31 Dec 2012 65,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre brake light doesn't work

front brake pads are very low

nearside rear tyre wearing the outer edge

Pass 31 Dec 2012 65,620 miles

centre brake light doesn't work

front brake pads are very low

nearside rear tyre wearing the outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,068 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 56,040 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,903 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2010 49,878 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,985 miles

n/s/f top mount has play

n/s/f tyre has chunks in side wall & worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Feb 2009 41,985 miles

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

n/s/f top mount has play

n/s/f tyre has chunks in side wall & worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,880 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 34,880 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 27,277 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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KB53 HZE is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Honda Jazz models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 61,174 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 KB53 HZE, 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 22 years old, this Honda Jazz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KB53 HZE is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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