2003 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · SV03 NUA
2003 Honda Jazz (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 67,222 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA JAZZ
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Oct 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SV03 NUA Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2019
- 67,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV03 NUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Jazz (SV03 NUA) between February 2006 and October 2019.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust system insecure rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
SV03 NUA Mileage History
- 16/02/20068,976 mi
- 16/02/200711,651 mi+2,675 mi
- 18/02/200814,332 mi+2,681 mi
- 23/02/200918,554 mi+4,222 mi
- 23/02/200918,554 mi
- 18/02/201023,373 mi+4,819 mi
- 08/03/201131,928 mi+8,555 mi
- 13/01/201237,145 mi+5,217 mi
- 18/12/201238,568 mi+1,423 mi
- 18/12/201238,568 mi
- 15/10/201341,514 mi+2,946 mi
- 15/10/201341,514 mi
- 03/10/201446,515 mi+5,001 mi
- 06/10/201551,978 mi+5,463 mi
- 04/10/201655,640 mi+3,662 mi
- 03/10/201760,703 mi+5,063 mi
- 06/10/201760,706 mi+3 mi
- 11/10/201864,766 mi+4,060 mi
- 12/10/201864,766 mi
- 03/10/201967,222 mi+2,456 mi
Average of roughly 4,275 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Jazz Mk1
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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