Hatchback · 2015–2024

HondaJazz

Magic Seats supermini that older buyers love. Later Jazz is hybrid-only in the UK and very frugal around town.

Best for: Practicality-first supermini buyers.

Indicative running costs ~£1,850–£2,692 / year

Power: 109 hp
Economy: 55–65 mpg
Fuel: Hybrid
Boot: 285–395 litres
0–60: 8.5–12.5 sec 0–60 mph
Ins. group: Grp12–28, depending on trim and power

Owner essentials

The lookups people actually search for — pressures, oil and spare status. Confirm against the V5C engine code and door sticker.

Tyre size

Often 185/60 R15 – 185/55 R16

Tyre pressure (cold)

Typically ~30–35 PSI cold (door sticker)

Engine oil

i-MMD hybrid: usually 0W-20 Honda hybrid oil

Oil capacity

About 3.5–4.0 litres

Spare / puncture kit

Spare, space-saver or sealant kit — check the boot well

ULEZ

Most petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Need a PSI ↔ bar converter? Tyre pressure tool →

UK running costs

Ballpark annual ownership for a private Honda Jazz at ~8,000 miles/year.

~£1,850–£2,692 / year

Cost	Indicative yearly figure
Fuel	~£811/yr @ 65 mpg, £1.45/L, 8,000 miles
Road tax	~£195/yr typical post-2017 standard rate
Insurance	£550–£1,100 (indicative)
Servicing	~£240–£400 for a typical annual service
Tyres (avg)	~£100–£260 averaged over a set

· Assumes ~8,000 private miles/year — scale up/down with your mileage.
· Insurance is the wild card: age, postcode, NCB and claims history matter more than the car alone.
· Figures are illustrative UK ballparks for planning — not quotes. Use our running-costs tool for a custom budget.

Custom running-costs calculator →Journey fuel cost →Road tax estimator →

Variants & trims

GTI / ST / R-Line / AMG Line are not the same thing — match the boot badge and V5C engine code.

5 listed

Variant	Engine	Power	Economy	Road tax
S / SE 1.3 i-VTEC Earlier petrol Jazz. 1.3 · 50–58 mpg	1.3	102 hp	50–58 mpg	~£195*
EX / EX Navi Higher kit petrol. 1.3 · 50–58 mpg	1.3	102 hp	50–58 mpg	~£195*
Hybrid SE / SR Current UK volume. 1.5 i-MMD · 55–65 mpg	1.5 i-MMD	109 hp	55–65 mpg	~£195*
Hybrid EX / Advance Top hybrid kits. 1.5 i-MMD · 55–65 mpg	1.5 i-MMD	109 hp	55–65 mpg	~£195*
Crosstar Crossover styling. 1.5 Hybrid · 50–60 mpg	1.5 Hybrid	109 hp	50–60 mpg	~£195*

*Indicative annual UK VED. Confirm on GOV.UK.

Full specifications

Engine1.5 litre

Gearbox5- or 6-speed manual; automatic varies by trim

DimensionsApprox. 4.0–4.6m long · 1.7–1.8m wide

ServiceUsually 12 months or 10,000–20,000 miles; confirm by VIN and handbook

InsuranceTypically groups 12–28, depending on trim and power

Road taxDepends on first registration date, CO₂ band and fuel type — confirm on GOV.UK

CO₂Varies by engine, gearbox and trim — check the V5C or GOV.UK vehicle enquiry

Tyre sizeOften 185/60 R15 – 185/55 R16

Tyre pressureTypically ~30–35 PSI cold (door sticker)

Oili-MMD hybrid: usually 0W-20 Honda hybrid oil

Oil capacityAbout 3.5–4.0 litres

ULEZMost petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Buying a used Jazz

1Hybrid system health
2Check Magic Seat mechanisms
3CVT/hybrid driveline noises

· Confirm the exact engine code, trim and gearbox on the V5C before ordering parts
· Check the latest MOT history and advisories on GOV.UK
· Compare cold-start behaviour, warning lights and service invoices before buying

Common faults to check

Inspection prompts — not a diagnosis.

12V battery
Rear brake corrosion
Paint chips on nose

Honda Jazz FAQs

Is a used Honda Jazz expensive to run in the UK?

As a rough guide, many owners should budget ~£1,850–£2,692 / year including fuel, tax, insurance, servicing and tyres at ~8,000 miles/year. Hotter trims and young drivers cost more.

What tyre pressure does a Honda Jazz need?

Typically ~30–35 PSI cold (door sticker). Pressures change with load and wheel size — the legal reference is the sticker in the door shut or fuel flap, not the sidewall maximum.

What oil does a Honda Jazz take?

i-MMD hybrid: usually 0W-20 Honda hybrid oil. Capacity is About 3.5–4.0 litres. Wrong oil on wet-belt / LongLife engines can be an expensive mistake — confirm by engine code in the handbook.

What are common Honda Jazz problems?

Buyers most often watch for: 12V battery; Rear brake corrosion. Always cross-check MOT history and a pre-purchase inspection.

Is the Honda Jazz ULEZ compliant?

Most petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Owner handbook

Official Honda manuals for exact oil grades, torque figures and fuse maps. We link out; PDFs stay with the manufacturer.

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Guides & tools

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Reviewed October 2026. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. Cost figures are illustrative UK planning ranges, not insurer or DVLA quotes. Manufacturer handbook and UK model-year specifications GOV.UK MOT guidance and vehicle test standards Owner and workshop inspection patterns; verify against the specific VIN