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KN52 XRE

2002 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

109,976 mi
Last recorded109,976 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 XRE
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 109,976 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 108,565 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 106,920 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 104,727 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 103,606 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 103,004 miles

Central Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Outer outer sill holed and corroded but not near suspension or seat belt mounting area

Offside Front inner sill corroded near jacking point but not holed

Pass 5 Mar 2020 101,760 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 101,746 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 99,789 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 98,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 98,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,721 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,665 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 92,664 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 89,626 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,842 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 84,842 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 84,469 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 83,087 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 83,087 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 80,218 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,308 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,600 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 64,152 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 54,961 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 44,455 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 32,575 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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KN52 XRE is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 KN52 XRE, 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 XRE registered?

KN52 XRE is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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