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HJ52 KBE

2002 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,346 mi
Last recorded112,346 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 KBE
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 112,346 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 112,311 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 111,989 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 111,767 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 110,902 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 106,545 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread and outer wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 21 Dec 2020 104,733 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 103,810 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 102,498 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 101,114 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 89,192 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 89,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 96,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 92,615 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 90,709 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 88,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 88,990 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 85,988 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 85,988 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKES BINDING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 83,435 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 78,171 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 71,341 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 63,428 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 53,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Honda S2000?

Based on 158,239 MOT tests across 9,783 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
2,748
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
9,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,528
brake binding 1,715
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,547
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,521
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,386
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HJ52 KBE is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 66,299 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda S2000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,528 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ52 KBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda S2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ52 KBE registered?

HJ52 KBE is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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