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OV55 VKP

2005 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,688 mi
Last recorded130,688 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda Jazz60,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 VKP
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 130,688 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES-LENS DIRT (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AXLE BEAM CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 127,720 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 124,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge portion bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel stiff in rotate

Offside Front silencer mounting deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2021 110,369 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 106,007 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 106,003 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 90,137 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield loose(middle box)

Pass 12 Oct 2018 89,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 84,521 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 84,497 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

n/as/f tyre devoid of tread and worn to legal limit at time of test

Pass 2 Dec 2016 77,708 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes fluctuating during roller brake test requires new brake discs

n/s/f tyre worn very low on both edges at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2015 70,016 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 59,827 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear disc faces discoloured

Nearside and offside rear suspension arm front bushes cracking

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

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

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

Offside rear door damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jul 2014 59,827 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear disc faces discoloured

Nearside and offside rear suspension arm front bushes cracking

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear door damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Jun 2013 52,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front wiper smears slightly

Offside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,356 miles

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

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

Offside front wiper smears slightly

Offside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,049 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 47,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,263 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 34,536 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 26,280 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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OV55 VKP is a 2005 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Honda Jazz models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 60,676 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 OV55 VKP, 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 21 years old, this Honda Jazz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV55 VKP is a 2005 Honda Jazz, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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