Honda Jazz (2019)
2019 Honda Jazz
CarHunch analysed 16,711 real MOT records for the 2019 Honda Jazz. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Honda Jazz is significantly more reliable than the typical UK car, with a 93.4% first-time MOT pass rate well above the 80% average—this is a genuinely dependable choice. Only 8.5% of these cars have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests owners rarely face safety-critical issues.
At a median mileage of just under 19,000 miles per year, these Jazzes are running lighter than average for their age, which helps explain the strong pass rates. The average car picks up only 0.32 failures and 2.6 advisories per test, pointing to solid build quality and minimal wear; when shopping, prioritize a full service history and verify the MOT history, as these cars are tough enough that any failure is worth investigating.
What to check before buying a 2019 Honda Jazz
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 16,694 | 93.4% | 0.32 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 16 | 85.4% | 0.06 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Honda Jazz vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2019 Honda Jazz vehicles fall between 12,241 and 27,343 miles.
2019 Honda Jazz — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 16,297 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 Honda Jazz
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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19.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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19.6%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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18.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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13.8%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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13.2%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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8.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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6.8%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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