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2004 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · RL53 CKK

RL53 CKK

2004 Honda Jazz (1.3L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 95,796 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
HONDA JAZZ
Year / Origin
2004 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05 Dec 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
Recorded Mileage
95,796 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05 Dec 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jan 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1339cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership style. The most recent test in December 2025 at 95,796 miles passed, despite advisories for front tyres being worn to the legal limit and showing uneven wear. This follows a pattern seen in September 2024 where the nearside front and rear tyres were also flagged similarly. While the car is consistently passing, the recurring nature of consumable failures suggests the owner only addresses faults when they threaten compliance. At 22 years old, the Honda Jazz shows exceptionally low mileage at 95,796 miles, averaging approximately 4,354 miles per year. The data shows minimal usage between September 2024 and December 2025, where the vehicle covered only 2,030 miles in 15 months. This low mileage often implies less mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, but long periods of standing or very low-speed driving can lead to the degradation of rubber components and seals, which is reflected in the suspension issues noted. A buyer must personally inspect the front suspension closely, as the arm bushes were flagged during a failure in September 2023 at 93,975 miles. Although it passed the subsequent test, the wear on these bushes is common on aged Hondas regardless of mileage. The 2024 advisory regarding offside rear brake pipe corrosion covered in grease requires a thorough check to ensure the corrosion has not compromised the metal line integrity. Given the uneven tyre wear noted in multiple tests, a professional wheel alignment check is also necessary to prevent premature replacement of new tyres.
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RL53 CKK Key Findings

  • 25 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
  • 95,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)

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RL53 CKK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Nov 2026, 07:35
MOT Analysis

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Honda Jazz (RL53 CKK) between January 2007 and December 2025.

The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 06 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 33 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: “Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.

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ADVISORY

RL53 CKK Mileage History

  1. 02/01/200719,642 mi
  2. 04/12/200720,877 mi+1,235 mi
  3. 27/11/200821,612 mi+735 mi
  4. 16/11/200921,918 mi+306 mi
  5. 29/11/201022,441 mi+523 mi
  6. 29/11/201022,441 mi
  7. 07/11/201122,859 mi+418 mi
  8. 22/11/201223,173 mi+314 mi
  9. 22/11/201223,173 mi
  10. 21/11/201324,695 mi+1,522 mi
  11. 14/10/201431,869 mi+7,174 mi
  12. 13/10/201539,810 mi+7,941 mi
  13. 13/10/201647,711 mi+7,901 mi
  14. 13/06/201753,604 mi+5,893 mi
  15. 18/06/201858,640 mi+5,036 mi
  16. 04/06/201967,786 mi+9,146 mi
  17. 11/06/202084,410 mi+16,624 mi
  18. 12/06/202084,436 mi+26 mi
  19. 14/06/202189,044 mi+4,608 mi
  20. 16/09/202291,663 mi+2,619 mi
  21. 16/09/202291,663 mi
  22. 13/09/202393,975 mi+2,312 mi
  23. 13/09/202393,975 mi
  24. 16/09/202495,766 mi+1,791 mi
  25. 06/12/202595,796 mi+30 mi

Average of roughly 4,024 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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