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Honda S2000 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·7,841 DVSA tests·2024
Across 7,841 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 83% of Honda S2000 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on road wheels and body & structure.
83%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 89% of peers
+21.9 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
7,841 tests · fleet 61%
83%
Where the S2000 fails
Suspension97
Brakes96
Body & structure99
Steering99
Tyres99
Lights & electrics97
Holds up better on road wheels, body & structure, lights & electrics.
Share of 13 years and older Honda S2000 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Honda S2000 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Honda S2000 holds up well for its age: 83% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 89% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda S2000?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Honda S2000 in 2024: 13 years and older, 83%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Honda S2000 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Honda S2000 versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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