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Honda Szx50x 1 (2002)

145 real MOT outcomes analysed • 44.9% first-time pass rate

2002 Honda Szx50x 1

CarHunch analysed 145 real MOT records for the 2002 Honda Szx50x 1. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2002 Honda SZX50X-1 is a risky proposition: only 45% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning you're nearly twice as likely to fail the MOT and face unexpected repair bills. The good news is that dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 13.8%, so major safety issues aren't the primary concern here.

These vehicles are lightly used for their age at under 10,400 miles on average, yet still rack up an average of 1.01 failures and 3.4 advisories per test—suggesting age-related wear rather than abuse is the culprit. Before you buy one, factor in a full pre-purchase inspection and budget for at least one significant repair cycle, as the MOT record shows these machines need more attention than the typical 22-year-old vehicle.

Below average reliability 35.1% below UK average
44.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
9,786
typical mileage
6,242–12,526 middle half
13.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.01
avg MOT failures per car
over 5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2002 Honda Szx50x 1

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Honda Szx50x 1 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

6,242
low mileage
9,786
typical
12,526
high mileage

Half of all 2002 Honda Szx50x 1 vehicles fall between 6,242 and 12,526 miles.

2002 Honda Szx50x 1 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2018 (34% of peak).

32 11 2014 2018

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2018.

MOT History Averages

5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.01
Avg failures per vehicle
3.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Honda Szx50x 1

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 29.7%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 29.2%
    Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
  • 28.6%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 26.5%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 23.2%
    Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
  • 21.6%
    Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
  • 18.4%
    Headlamp aim too high
  • 17.3%
    Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Honda Szx50x 1:

2003