2020 Honda Jazz EX I-MMD CVT 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · AV70 VLU

A clean DVSA record across three consecutive annual tests defines the mechanical profile of this 2020 Honda Jazz EX i-MMD CVT. The most recent assessment on 19 September 2025 returned a pass with no defects recorded, mirroring the previous year's outcome on 17 September 2024. The only entry worth noting is a single advisory from the 2023 test, flagging the nearside front inner tyre as worn close to the legal limit at 2mm and showing edge wear. Three passes and just one minor tyre advisory over a three-year testing cycle represents a relatively light recorded defect burden, though it is worth noting that MOT testing is a snapshot of safety and emissions compliance at the time of inspection and does not validate mechanical condition between tests or confirm service history. The stability of the pattern, with no repeat advisories on the same component, is a neutral to mildly favourable indicator. With only 35,990 miles recorded over six years, annual accumulation sits at roughly 5,998 miles per year, which is low for the vehicle's age and segment. The mileage progression across the recorded tests is steady rather than erratic, with no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps that would suggest clock irregularities or extended periods off the road between tests. Low annual mileage of this nature typically means reduced wear on major drivetrain components such as the clutch, gearbox and engine internals, but it also brings its own considerations. Brake discs and pads can suffer from light corrosion and surface pitting through underuse, and the i-MMD hybrid system, with its high-voltage battery and regenerative braking function, may not have been exercised through a full range of operating conditions. A detailed inspection of the hybrid system health and a check for any warning lights stored in the diagnostic memory would be prudent. Given the front tyre advisory noted in 2023, attention on a test drive should focus on steering geometry and front suspension condition. Edge wear on a single inner edge can stem from misalignment following a kerb impact, worn suspension bushes or ball joints, or a bent component, so it is worth listening for any knocking or clonking from the front end over uneven surfaces and feeling for vagueness or pulling in the steering. A cold tyre pressure check on all four corners should be carried out before any test drive, and the inner and outer shoulders of the front tyres should be inspected for uneven wear patterns that may have developed since the advisory was raised. The hybrid powertrain and CVT transmission should also be evaluated carefully during a road test. The i-MMD system should transition smoothly between electric drive, hybrid mode and engine operation without any juddering, warning messages on the instrument cluster or unexpected engine revving. During a sustained hill climb or rapid acceleration, listen for any clonks, whines or hesitation that could indicate CVT or hybrid system concerns. A scan of the vehicle's ECU and hybrid battery diagnostic memory at a Honda specialist or competent independent workshop would provide a clearer picture of the battery state of health and confirm whether any fault codes have been logged that would not appear on an MOT certificate. Finally, given the low mileage and hybrid layout, an extended stationary inspection for brake disc corrosion is advisable, as the rear discs in particular can develop significant surface rust through infrequent use, and the handbrake holding ability should be verified on a slope to confirm the rear caliper mechanisms are operating freely.