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RL02 KXU

2002 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,015 mi
Last recorded94,015 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 KXU
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 94,015 miles

both rear tyres manufacture date 2014

Pass 10 Apr 2025 93,728 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 93,562 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 93,489 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 93,354 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 93,354 miles

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

Both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Apr 2021 93,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 93,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 93,019 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))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 93,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 92,909 miles

headlamp washers not working

Fail 4 Apr 2019 92,909 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

headlamp washers not working

Pass 16 Apr 2018 92,577 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 92,273 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 91,669 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 91,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 91,096 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)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 91,096 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 17 Apr 2014 88,556 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 85,566 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 83,465 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 81,462 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 79,611 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 74,877 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 64,820 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 53,391 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 27 Jun 2006 42,206 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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RL02 KXU 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 77.8%.

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 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 RL02 KXU, 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 RL02 KXU registered?

RL02 KXU is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is RL02 KXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL02 KXU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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