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AB08 HCA

2008 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,326 mi
Last recorded63,326 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Jazz52,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HCA
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 63,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 63,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 58,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 58,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 52,251 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 52,251 miles

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 48,587 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 46,583 miles

Both rear springs slightly corroded.

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 46,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 42,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 38,677 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 36,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 34,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 32,519 miles

Front brake pads getting low,visual.

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,096 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 31,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 26,268 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 21,444 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 16,193 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 HCA is a 2008 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AB08 HCA, 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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AB08 HCA is a 2008 Honda Jazz, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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