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LA51 HKU

2002 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,105 mi
Last recorded115,105 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 HKU
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 115,105 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 114,205 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 112,214 miles

chip on windscreen

Pass 14 Apr 2022 109,693 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 108,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 106,989 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 105,255 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 105,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 102,552 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 98,997 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2015 96,104 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 96,079 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 90,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s & n/s rear tyres cut (no cords showing).

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

rear suspension bushes starting to crack.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 84,070 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 78,466 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 71,970 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 64,666 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 59,474 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 59,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,417 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,125 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 41,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2006 35,293 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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LA51 HKU is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LA51 HKU, 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.

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What year was LA51 HKU registered?

LA51 HKU is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is LA51 HKU safe to buy?

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