2008 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · FH08 AFY

The 2008 Honda Jazz presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 July 2025 at 105,582 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior passes show no advisories or faults. The vehicle's test history indicates consistent annual or near-annual compliance with no recurring mechanical concerns. Recorded mileage stands at 105,582 against an 18-year lifespan, averaging roughly 5,866 miles per year. The DVSA data shows 90,900 miles at the October 2022 test, rising to 94,042 by June 2023, 99,119 by June 2024, and 105,582 by July 2025. The annual increments of three to six thousand miles confirm light use. A failed test on 12 June 2023 at 94,042 miles is logged immediately before a passing retest on the same date with no defects cited, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a worn component. Given the clean record with no advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion, the previous owner clearly kept basic upkeep current. Low mileage and a long standing period can still allow perished rubber seals, flat-spotted tyres, or surface rust on sills and subframes despite a clear MOT. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underbody structural integrity, brake caliper operation after standing, and coolant or cambelt condition for age rather than miles. The MOT alone offers no evidence of hidden wear, but the sparse, fault-free history implies the car was lightly and responsibly used.