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K40 KFW

2002 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

67,335 mi
Last recorded67,335 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 KFW
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 67,335 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 67,241 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 67,183 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 67,117 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 67,053 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 66,991 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 66,914 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 66,774 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 65,788 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 65,788 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,790 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 63,755 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 61,366 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 61,366 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 56,650 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 56,650 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,850 miles

H.I.D Headlight auto adjuster arm broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 52,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

H.I.D head lamp auto adjuster broken / inop

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 47,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

head lamp auto leveling switch broken

Pass 3 Aug 2010 42,718 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,159 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,812 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 26,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,088 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,547 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 17,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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K40 KFW is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K40 KFW, 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 K40 KFW registered?

K40 KFW is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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