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KX53 VKR

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,785 mi
Last recorded89,785 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 VKR
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 89,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 89,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 86,733 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 86,733 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 83,863 miles

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

suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2016 83,863 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear boot floor in several places (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 79,413 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 79,413 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 72,269 miles

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

spare wheel carrier corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 61,108 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 50,537 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,552 miles

rear dics worn

Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,605 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,761 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 37,426 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,011 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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KX53 VKR is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 60,425 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 KX53 VKR, 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 23 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KX53 VKR registered?

KX53 VKR is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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