2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Honda S2000 MOT pass rate and common faults

462 MOT tests in 2024. 84.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

148Well above average
Passed first time84.2%
Failed or needed repairs15.8%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 462 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%
  2. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits1.3%
  3. Washers: not working1.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    7 marked dangerous
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.9%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.9%
  7. Position lamp: not working0.6%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    4 marked dangerous
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes7.1%
  2. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  3. Suspension4.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  5. Lights & electrics3.0%
  6. Tyres1.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.9%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake performance: excessively binding. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Honda S2000?

In 2024, 84.2% of 2007 Honda S2000 cars passed their MOT first time, across 462 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Honda S2000?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; washers: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Honda S2000 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 148, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).