2009 Honda S2000 · 1,274 MOT tests
2009 Honda S2000 reliability
2009 Honda S2000s fail 10.1% of first MOT tests, 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 S2000 years (1,274 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda S2000s: 18.5%)
- 10.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda S2000s: 18.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 67% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 45,824
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,274
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 55% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 88% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Honda S2000
Fail rate by area
- Brakes2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Suspension2%
- Lights and electrics1.5%
- Tyres1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Steering0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.18%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Service brake excessively binding 1.02%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.55%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Windscreen washers not working 0.39%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.39%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 0.39%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.44%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.79%) · Service brake slightly binding (2.98%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.04%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (1.65%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (1.57%)
Is a 2009 Honda S2000 reliable?
2009 Honda S2000s fail 10.1% of first MOT tests, 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 S2000 years (1,274 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Honda S2000 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.18% of tests), service brake excessively binding (1.02% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (0.55% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Honda S2000 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Honda S2000 shows 45,824 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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