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KX05 VKA

2005 Honda S2000

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,471 mi
Last recorded113,471 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 VKA
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 113,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 103,958 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 103,955 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 96,620 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 89,753 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 89,749 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 86,788 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 82,316 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear, main section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 76,203 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 69,763 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 66,064 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2015 61,522 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

n/s/f o/s/f tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,146 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 51,673 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,410 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)

heat shield loose on front pipe

Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,127 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 39,120 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 32,062 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)

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,960 miles

handbrake travel

splits to wiper blades

wear to n/s/f o/s/f tyres on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2008 19,842 miles

wear to n/s/f o/s/f tyres on edges

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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KX05 VKA is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KX05 VKA, 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.

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What year was KX05 VKA registered?

KX05 VKA is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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