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K8 AXE

2001 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

109,156 mi
Last recorded109,156 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda S200071,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 AXE
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 109,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various areas of corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2025 108,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various areas of corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2024 107,385 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 107,373 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (x2) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 106,840 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 105,608 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 103,848 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 102,219 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 100,106 miles

o/s/rear metal brake pipe showing slight corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2019 100,060 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,707 miles

Offside rear brake bind

heavy underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2018 97,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake bind

heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2017 95,088 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,992 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 90,865 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 10 Jan 2014 87,326 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)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 10 Jan 2013 82,625 miles

Low level centre brake lamp not illuminating

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 78,443 miles

Centre stop light disconnected

Head lamp washers not working

Fail 10 Jan 2012 78,443 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre stop light disconnected

Head lamp washers not working

Pass 14 Jan 2011 73,540 miles

Rear centre brake light has been disconnected

Rear n/s and o/s brakes slight binding

Pass 8 Jan 2010 69,367 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)

winscreen washers frozen at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2009 63,455 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 56,338 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 49,197 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 41,724 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 41,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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K8 AXE is a 2001 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 71,236 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 K8 AXE, 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 25 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K8 AXE registered?

K8 AXE is a 2001 Honda S2000, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is K8 AXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 AXE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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