2004 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · KB53 HZE
2004 Honda Jazz (1.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 147,889 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- HONDA JAZZ
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB53 HZE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 147,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB53 HZE 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 2004 Honda Jazz (KB53 HZE) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 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: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to wheel arch (7.1.1 ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
KB53 HZE Mileage History
- 28/09/2023109,097 mi
- 28/09/2024116,544 mi+7,447 mi
- 01/10/2024116,588 mi+44 mi
- 07/10/2025133,770 mi+17,182 mi
- 01/09/2026147,889 mi+14,119 mi
Average of roughly 13,253 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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