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KG52 USM

2002 Honda S2000

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,086 mi
Last recorded112,086 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 USM
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 112,086 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 103,149 miles

Central Rear differential slight leak

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 94,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill panel corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill panel corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2022 88,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill panel corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Sill panel corroded

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 86,178 miles

some light corrosion to under body areas

Pass 26 Nov 2020 82,256 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 77,037 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 77,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2018 74,072 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2017 70,940 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 68,515 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2016 68,509 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,723 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,103 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 60,693 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 60,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,450 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 58,502 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 55,297 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 51,919 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 42,216 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,646 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 22,963 miles

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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KG52 USM is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KG52 USM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG52 USM registered?

KG52 USM is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is KG52 USM safe to buy?

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