2022 Honda Jazz EX I-MMD CVT 1.5L Hybrid electric · AV71 KZX

The most recent DVSA examination for this Honda JAZZ EX I-MMD CVT took place on 25 November 2025, resulting in a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded against the vehicle. The preceding test on 24 January 2025 also concluded with a pass and no recorded defects. With two consecutive pass entries and an absence of any advisories relating to tyres, brakes, suspension, or emissions, the official record indicates a stable maintenance profile with no flagged deterioration in safety-critical components. The absence of advisories across two tests does not preclude the existence of borderline or marginal components, but it does confirm that the vehicle has met the minimum statutory roadworthiness standards on both occasions without examiner concern. Recorded mileage stands at 28,799 miles over an approximate four-year period, which equates to around 7,200 miles annually. This represents a typical usage pattern for a privately owned vehicle of this age, neither excessively high nor indicative of prolonged standing. A consistent and moderate annual mileage such as this generally promotes component longevity, as regular running keeps seals lubricated, brake surfaces clean of corrosion, and the hybrid powertrain's high-voltage battery and engine oil in active circulation. There are no significant mileage gaps between the two MOT entries that would suggest the vehicle has been laid up, which reduces the risk of standing-related deterioration such as brake disc corrosion, fluid degradation, or perished rubber components. Given the clean MOT history and moderate mileage, a prospective buyer should focus physical inspection on age- and calendar-related wear rather than recorded defects. Tyres should be inspected closely for perishing or cracking of the sidewalls, as rubber compounds degrade with age regardless of tread depth; check the DOT date code to ensure none of the tyres are older than five or six years. The 12-volt auxiliary battery, which supports the hybrid system boot-up and ancillary electronics, should be load-tested, as a four-year-old battery in a vehicle of this mileage may be approaching the end of its reliable service life. Brake discs should be examined for any lipping or surface corrosion, particularly around the inner circumference, as even regularly used urban vehicles can develop minor disc corrosion from short journeys and damp conditions. Additional due diligence should include verifying the Honda service book stamp history, with particular emphasis on the i-MMD hybrid system's scheduled maintenance, including engine oil and filter changes, inverter coolant replacement, and any brake fluid servicing. The brake fluid is hygroscopic and should typically be renewed every two to three years regardless of mileage, so a fluid test or verification of the date of last replacement is worthwhile. On a test drive, listen for any abnormal noises from the suspension over speed bumps, such as clunks suggesting worn bushes, and confirm that the transitions between electric and petrol propulsion are seamless, as rough engagement may indicate degrading hybrid system components. Finally, inspect the underbody and exhaust mounting points for any signs of corrosion, as even low-mileage vehicles can develop localised rust if regularly driven in winter road conditions or stored in damp environments.