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AB08 HCE

2008 Honda Jazz

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,206 mi
Last recorded82,206 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Jazz52,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HCE
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 82,206 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 79,647 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2024 74,674 miles

Nearside Front slight movement in macpherson strut top mount

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2023 70,629 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2023 70,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 66,510 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 62,874 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 59,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 56,218 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 52,357 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 49,202 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 43,272 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,305 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 29,673 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 26,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2012 22,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 18,075 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 18,075 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 HCE is a 2008 Honda Jazz in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HCE, 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 HCE registered?

AB08 HCE is a 2008 Honda Jazz, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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