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AB08 HBY

2008 Honda Jazz

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,799 mi
Last recorded95,799 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Jazz52,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HBY
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 95,799 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2026 95,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 91,156 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 88,934 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 88,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 85,703 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 82,819 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 82,818 miles

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

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

both wipers smear and judder slightly

Pass 18 May 2021 84,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 78,802 miles

exhaust badly corroded

Fail 18 May 2020 78,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 9 May 2019 73,283 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 68,299 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 68,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 62,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,866 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 56,861 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,172 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front wiper blade streaking screen

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,256 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,710 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 22,557 miles

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

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

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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AB08 HBY is a 2008 Honda Jazz in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda Jazz models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 52,883 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 AB08 HBY, 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 18 years old, this Honda Jazz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB08 HBY registered?

AB08 HBY is a 2008 Honda Jazz, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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