2004 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · KB53 AFE

The vehicle cleared its most recent MOT on 30 September 2024 at 71,159 miles, recording a pass with the only advisory that a near‑side rear child seat prevented full inspection of the adult belt. Earlier that year the car failed on 25 September 2023 for excessive corrosion of the off‑side rear suspension mounting area, a defect that was rectified before the subsequent pass on the same day. The absence of further failures since 2020 and the consistent passing of annual tests indicate a maintenance trend that is stabilising and, in recent years, improving. Across a 22‑year lifespan the odometer shows an average of roughly 3,200 miles per year, well below typical usage for a model of this age. Mileage increments between tests are modest: from 49,324 miles on 30 September 2021 to 55,487 miles on 22 September 2022 (≈6,200 miles), then to 63,038 miles on 25 September 2023 (≈7,500 miles), and finally to 71,159 miles on 30 September 2024 (≈8,100 miles). No prolonged gaps or sudden spikes appear, suggesting the car has been driven lightly and maintained regularly. A prospective buyer should verify that the off‑side rear suspension mounting area is free of corrosion and that the outer sill retains structural integrity; visual inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs and any welds is advisable. Front tyre tread should be measured to confirm it exceeds the 1.6 mm legal minimum, given the 2020 failure for insufficient tread on both front tyres. The near‑side rear child seat should be removed to allow a full check of the adult seat belt operation, and the rear position lamp should be tested to ensure it functions correctly. Finally, a general assessment of brake discs, calipers and any signs of rust on load‑bearing members will confirm that the earlier issues have been fully resolved.