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RA54 VKM

2004 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,610 mi
Last recorded117,610 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 117,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bolt missing from exhaust down pipe

free play in both front top strut mounts

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2024 110,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust fouling body

free play in both front top strut mounts

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 101,595 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

rear inner sills corroding

slight play in nearside front top strut mount

Pass 4 Nov 2022 90,197 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

free play in both top strut mounts

Pass 11 Nov 2021 78,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in both top strut mounts

Pass 20 Nov 2020 69,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 67,239 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 67,238 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 61,109 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 52,241 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 48,877 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,168 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 46,264 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 46,255 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 44,299 miles

light cuts nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,264 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,340 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,411 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Nov 2009 28,700 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads look low

n/s/f wiper blade splitting

o/s/r tyre has a lagre cut to outer wall

tracking appears to be out of adjustment

Fail 13 Nov 2008 22,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake pads look low

n/s/f wiper blade splitting

o/s/r tyre has a lagre cut to outer wall

tracking appears to be out of adjustment

Pass 2 Nov 2007 15,760 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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RA54 VKM is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 VKM, 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 VKM is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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