2005 Honda Jazz 1.2L Petrol · VK05 OSA
2005 Honda Jazz (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 146,512 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- HONDA JAZZ
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,512 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK05 OSA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/04/2024
- 146,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK05 OSA 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 2005 Honda Jazz (VK05 OSA) between May 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
VK05 OSA Mileage History
- 24/05/2022124,361 mi
- 25/05/2022124,364 mi+3 mi
- 05/06/2023137,989 mi+13,625 mi
- 06/06/2023137,989 mi
- 29/04/2024146,512 mi+8,523 mi
Average of roughly 11,461 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: Poor
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