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L5 KEL

2002 Honda Nsx

Orange Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

115,180 mi
Last recorded115,180 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Nsx43,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 KEL
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 115,180 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 112,446 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 108,762 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 108,760 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 105,282 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 102,312 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 99,677 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 95,635 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 91,434 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 86,542 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 82,668 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 82,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 79,652 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake starting to bind ON.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 74,750 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 71,447 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 67,126 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 63,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight brake binding on O/S/F

Pass 30 Oct 2010 58,081 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,024 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,237 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,206 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 26,684 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 18,859 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Nsx?

Based on 8,302 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
901
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 191
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 61
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 46
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L5 KEL is a 2002 Honda Nsx in Orange with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2002 Honda Nsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 43,058 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Nsx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 191 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L5 KEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Nsx typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Honda Nsx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L5 KEL registered?

L5 KEL is a 2002 Honda Nsx, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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