Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Honda Jazz Crosstar Ex I Mmd CVT?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Honda Jazz Crosstar Ex I Mmd CVT?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Honda Jazz Crosstar Ex I Mmd CVT?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2020 Honda Jazz Crosstar Ex I Mmd CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,684 vehicles, the 2020 Honda Jazz Crosstar Ex I Mmd CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Honda Jazz Crosstar Ex I Mmd CVT?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Jazz Crosstar Ex I Mmd CVT (2020)

1,684 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.8% first-time pass rate

2020 Honda Jazz Crosstar Ex I Mmd CVT

CarHunch analysed 1,684 real MOT records for the 2020 Honda Jazz Crosstar Ex I Mmd CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Honda Jazz Crosstar EX delivers exceptional reliability, with a 95.4% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—a genuinely impressive result. Dangerous defects are rare at just 3%, so safety concerns are minimal for this cohort.

At 18,164 miles median, these vehicles are relatively low-mileage for their age, suggesting careful ownership and early-life use patterns. With only 0.17 failures and 1.2 advisories per vehicle on average, this is a hassle-free car that will sail through MOTs; if you're considering one, prioritise a full service history and check the hybrid battery condition, since the strong overall record means any fault will stand out.

The 2020 Honda Jazz Crosstar Ex I Mmd CVT passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.17

Over 3.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

18k

Middle half: 12k–25k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,684 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 1,684 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 9,369 Honda Jazz Crosstar Ex I Mmd CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 25%

2,344

Red 23.4%

2,188

White 21.3%

1,995

Grey 19.7%

1,847

Black 10.6%

995

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Honda Jazz Crosstar Ex I Mmd CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

18,164

typical

12,380

low mileage

24,805

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Honda Jazz Crosstar Ex I Mmd CVT vehicles fall between 12,380 and 24,805 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,380 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 12,380–24,805 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Honda Jazz Crosstar Ex I Mmd CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 33,486 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Honda Jazz Crosstar Ex I Mmd CVT — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Honda Jazz Crosstar Ex I Mmd CVTs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 1,640 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.17

Avg failures per vehicle

1.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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