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VAM 26

2014 Honda Jazz

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,480 mi
Last recorded56,480 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Honda Jazz33,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 26
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 56,480 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 53,354 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 49,391 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 49,388 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 44,736 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 44,736 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 40,146 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 40,146 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 33,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.40mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 28,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.40mm wearing on inner & outer edge tread also peeling away from tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.90mm wearing on inner & outer edge tread also peeling away from tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 28,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.40mm wearing on inner & outer edge tread also peeling away from tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.90mm wearing on inner & outer edge tread also peeling away from tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 24,890 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 19,888 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 15,555 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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VAM 26 is a 2014 Honda Jazz in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Honda Jazz models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 33,695 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 VAM 26, 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 12 years old, this Honda Jazz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VAM 26 registered?

VAM 26 is a 2014 Honda Jazz, first registered on 28 May 2014.

Is VAM 26 safe to buy?

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