2008 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · BP08 WDL
2008 Honda Jazz (1.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 85,594 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA JAZZ
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP08 WDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 85,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP08 WDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda Jazz (BP08 WDL) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush excessively play.... (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
BP08 WDL Mileage History
- 01/09/202377,879 mi
- 07/09/202377,904 mi+25 mi
- 07/09/202479,144 mi+1,240 mi
- 09/09/202580,866 mi+1,722 mi
- 25/08/202685,594 mi+4,728 mi
Average of roughly 2,588 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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