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VA52 UGE

2002 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

98,539 mi
Last recorded98,539 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 UGE
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 98,539 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 98,533 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 98,504 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 98,306 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 98,306 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 95,372 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 92,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 92,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 89,986 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 85,077 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 85,017 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 79,370 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 79,281 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 73,159 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 67,021 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 61,384 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 61,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,356 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 54,373 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,250 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 51,892 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,925 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,582 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 42,339 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 37,900 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 28,264 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 UGE is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 66,299 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VA52 UGE, 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 UGE?

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What year was VA52 UGE registered?

VA52 UGE is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is VA52 UGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 UGE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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