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RA54 VAK

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,242 mi
Last recorded120,242 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 VAK
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 120,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seatbelt needs assistance to retract

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seatbelt needs assistance to retract

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 120,075 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 118,294 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 116,467 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 109,691 miles

o/s/r childs seat fitted seat belt not checked

Pass 26 Jul 2017 99,680 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 89,434 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished and worn on edges 185/55/15

Nearside rear tyre perished, worn un even and close to legal limit in places

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)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 89,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front tyre perished and worn on edges 185/55/15

Nearside rear tyre perished, worn un even and close to legal limit in places

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 81,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

brake fluid cap, rubber seal deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,769 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 73,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear silencer has moderate leak of exhaust gasses, replacement part is required.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,512 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,908 miles

front brake effort imbalanced

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre edges cracked and perished

rear discs corroded brake surface

slight brake judder n/s/f

Pass 13 Aug 2011 54,727 miles

n/s blade poor condition marking screen

n/s/r disc corroded edge and surface

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

small splits in n/s/r tyre edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,236 miles

front wheel rims damaged

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

screen chipped

Fail 18 Aug 2009 43,329 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,329 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,105 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 30,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult 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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RA54 VAK is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA54 VAK, 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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RA54 VAK is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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