Honda Jazz (2020)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 8,004 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£1,853

£154/month

MOT Pass Rate

95%

Excellent

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 8-20

1318cc Petrol

Great Choice

95% pass rate, £1,853/year to run. 13 points above average.

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Petrol1318cc6 years old8,004 tests20k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1318cc)

~42 mpg

£1,398

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Per week£36/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

95% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the Honda brand average of 84%.

95% of MOT tests on Honda Jazzs from 2020 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 4 years old. That's based on 8,004 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 19,772 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2020 models419th of 2,554(top 17%)

Rank among Honda models58th of 402(top 15%)

vs average of all models+13%(82% avg)

vs 2020 models average+3%(92% avg)

vs Honda average+11%(84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

19,772

Average miles

29,600

Expected for age

The average 2020 Honda Jazz had 19,772 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is below the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

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Best Year to Buy?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest MOT pass rate at 95%, while the 2002 model has the lowest at 69%. The 2020 scores 95%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

Honda Jazz by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	93%	164	38,579 mi
2020	95%	8,004	19,772 mi
2019	95%	26,457	23,767 mi
2018	93%	31,087	30,011 mi
2017	92%	27,050	33,929 mi
2016	92%	28,019	38,899 mi
2015	90%	26,830	44,395 mi
2014	89%	30,360	51,536 mi
2013	88%	34,033	58,323 mi
2012	85%	34,340	64,281 mi
2011	84%	32,464	70,557 mi
2010	81%	35,688	78,887 mi
2009	78%	39,626	83,001 mi
2008	73%	36,701	84,276 mi
2007	72%	37,088	87,494 mi
2006	71%	35,054	89,827 mi
2005	70%	28,650	95,879 mi
2004	70%	19,571	96,362 mi
2003	71%	10,719	98,430 mi
2002	69%	4,824	101,330 mi

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About the 2020 Honda Jazz

The 2020 Honda Jazz is a small family car. Our records list a 1318cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 8,004 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. It ranks in the top 17% of all 2020 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 19,772 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Honda Jazz owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2020 Honda Jazz Fuel Costs

The 1318cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,398 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2020 Honda Jazz?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,853 (£154/month), broken down as £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 95% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Honda Jazz Reliability Trend

Newer Honda Jazzs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 17 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Buying a Used 2020 Honda Jazz

At 6 years old, the Honda Jazz offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. If you're flexible on year, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 95%. With 8,004 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Service History

Low risk

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Running Costs Compared

How the 2020 Honda Jazz stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Honda Jazz(2020)	95%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£1,853
Ford Fiesta(2018)	90%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630-£223
Volkswagen Golf(2019)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853same
Vauxhall Corsa(2018)	85%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£2,003+£150
Nissan Qashqai(2018)	87%	£1,175	£200	Grp 5-15	£1,780-£73

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2020 Honda Jazz

Is the 2020 Honda Jazz reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 95% of MOT tests on 2020 Honda Jazzs ended in a pass, from 8,004 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2020 Honda Jazz cost to run?

Our estimate is £1,853 a year (£154 a month): £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Honda Jazz?

95% of 8,004 MOT tests on the 2020 Honda Jazz ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 419th of 2,554 models first registered in 2020 (top 17%).

Which year Honda Jazz has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Honda Jazz has the highest MOT pass rate at 95% and the 2002 the lowest at 69%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger and have done fewer miles.

What is the average mileage for a 2020 Honda Jazz?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2020 Honda Jazz is 19,772 miles, which is below the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.