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KN52 JPX

2002 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

170,794 mi
Last recorded170,794 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 JPX
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 170,794 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 167,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush +o/s bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 163,578 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 158,213 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 158,213 miles

Emissions not tested over heating emissions aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 157,443 miles

Front exhoust joint corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 157,443 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front exhoust joint corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 148,456 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 139,262 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 139,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor detached (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 132,042 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 132,042 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 127,045 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 123,632 miles

rear bumper/number plate carrier damaged

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 115,720 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 106,508 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 96,243 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 87,042 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,096 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 70,147 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 63,510 miles

nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches have liners fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2008 57,687 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 52,235 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,596 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 36,454 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 36,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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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KN52 JPX is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 66,299 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KN52 JPX, 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 KN52 JPX registered?

KN52 JPX is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 10 November 2002.

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The MOT history for KN52 JPX 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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