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VA52 MVN

2002 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,788 mi
Last recorded136,788 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 MVN
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 136,788 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 132,186 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 128,605 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 124,683 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 120,197 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 115,996 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 108,934 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 108,933 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 105,054 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 105,054 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 102,464 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 100,186 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 96,666 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 96,579 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 92,645 miles

2 front tyres worn inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2013 89,328 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 86,056 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 86,021 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,192 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 82,192 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 75,213 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,830 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Oct 2007 32,506 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,992 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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VA52 MVN is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA52 MVN, 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

How do I check the history of VA52 MVN?

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What year was VA52 MVN registered?

VA52 MVN is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is VA52 MVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 MVN shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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