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SM04 NWS

2004 Honda Jazz

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,258 mi
Last recorded86,258 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Jazz61,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 NWS
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 86,258 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Fail 30 Jan 2026 86,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Fractured due to excessive heat (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Fractured due to excessive heat (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs red due to excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 83,429 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank holder pipe ()

Fail 1 Feb 2025 83,429 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank holder pipe ()

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 78,920 miles

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

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

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

both front shocks corroded

fuel filler neck pipe corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2024 78,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both front shocks corroded

fuel filler neck pipe corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 74,219 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler and breather pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Sill corroded

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2013 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Sill corroded

Offside Outer Sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 73,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster wouldn't move aim (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster wouldn't move aim (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler and breather pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Only just met requirements as cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Sill corroded

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2013 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Only just met requirements as cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Sill corroded

Offside Outer Sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 69,525 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle condition commensurate with age and lack of use (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 69,525 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle condition commensurate with age and lack of use (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 69,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Heavy surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 69,091 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion around vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2020 68,886 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 68,307 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2018 67,755 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 67,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 67,102 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 64,446 miles

N/S rear seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S rear seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 61,723 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 61,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,068 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 55,068 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2012 49,124 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 45,442 miles

175/65 14 82T

2 front wiper blades are torn

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,253 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 31,671 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 22,211 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge and split in tread area

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear wiper split

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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SM04 NWS is a 2004 Honda Jazz in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM04 NWS, 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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SM04 NWS is a 2004 Honda Jazz, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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The MOT history for SM04 NWS shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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