2008 Honda S2000 2.0L Petrol · VL 5435
2008 Honda S2000 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 41,798 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HONDA S2000
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1997cc
VL 5435 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
- 41,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Honda Honda S2000
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
VL 5435 Mileage History
- 29/06/202240,380 mi
- 29/06/202240,380 mi
- 27/06/202340,911 mi+531 mi
- 08/07/202441,337 mi+426 mi
- 24/06/202541,798 mi+461 mi
Average of roughly 475 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VL 5435 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda S2000 (VL 5435) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: HONDA S2000
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle(Moderate)
A worn timing-chain tensioner causes an unmistakable rattle on startup or around idle, and ignoring it risks the chain jumping and damaging the engine.
- Structural Corrosion(Serious)
Rust in the rear arches, sills, chassis rails, subframes and boot floor is the biggest financial risk on UK S2000s and can easily turn a tidy-looking car into a restoration case.
- Soft-Top Wear and Water Ingress(Moderate)
The hood fabric, seals and frame wear with age, causing tears, leaks and expensive replacements, especially on cars that live outside.
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