2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Honda S2000 MOT pass rate and common faults

334 MOT tests in 2024. 90.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

155Well above average
Passed first time90.7%
Failed or needed repairs9.3%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 334 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.1%
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint likely to become detached0.9%
    3 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.6%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.6%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits0.3%
  8. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.3%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working0.3%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes2.7%
  2. Suspension2.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  5. Lights & electrics1.8%
  6. Tyres1.2%
  7. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.4%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened3.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.0%

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 2009 Honda S2000?

In 2024, 90.7% of 2009 Honda S2000 cars passed their MOT first time, across 334 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Honda S2000?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; linkage ball joints: ball joint likely to become detached; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2009 Honda S2000 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 155, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).