2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Honda Jazz MOT pass rate and common faults

14,981 MOT tests in 2024. 53.7% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time53.7%
Failed or needed repairs46.3%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,981 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.6%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    744 marked dangerous
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.7%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.7%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes32.7%
  2. Lights & electrics32.1%
  3. Suspension21.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks13.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  6. Body & chassis7.8%
  7. Tyres7.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Honda Jazz?

In 2024, 53.7% of 2005 Honda Jazz cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,981 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Honda Jazz?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2005 Honda Jazz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).