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KV05 VSJ

2005 Honda S2000

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,582 mi
Last recorded51,582 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 VSJ
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 51,582 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 51,295 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 50,904 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 50,486 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 48,469 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 46,386 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 46,298 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 41,310 miles

sligh brake bind o/s/front

Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,335 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 34,751 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 33,313 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 33,309 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Nail in tyre.

Offside Rear Brake binding (felt by hand)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,279 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 31,275 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,904 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 27,383 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 26,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,034 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 24,217 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 30 Mar 2011 24,217 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 22 Mar 2010 22,182 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 18,504 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,261 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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KV05 VSJ is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 53,119 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 KV05 VSJ, 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 21 years old, this Honda S2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV05 VSJ registered?

KV05 VSJ is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is KV05 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 VSJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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