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S2 KVU

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,688 mi
Last recorded154,688 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 KVU
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 154,688 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into bulk area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arms rear bushes. cracking and starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot underside has obvious signs of water ingress, causing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2026 154,653 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel 16 click until lock (1.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into bulk area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arms rear bushes. cracking and starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot underside has obvious signs of water ingress, causing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 154,192 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 153,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2022 153,749 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 151,373 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 134,596 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 128,395 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 122,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2016 115,963 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 115,963 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 115,542 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)

offside front brake slighty binding.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 112,416 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 109,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 105,842 miles

E.S.P. light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads worn close to min thickness of 1.5mm

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2011 101,446 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 89,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 89,543 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 78,314 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 66,183 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 53,784 miles

all four tyres on 3mm and worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2006 40,837 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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S2 KVU is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 S2 KVU, 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 S2 KVU registered?

S2 KVU is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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