Honda Unknown (2002)
2002 Honda Unknown
CarHunch analysed 1,396 real MOT records for the 2002 Honda Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 2002 Honda Unknown
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 1,355 | 2.3% | 0.02 |
| Other (2%) | 21 | 89.1% | 0.52 |
| Diesel (1%) | 15 | 3.3% | 0.2 |
| LPG (0%) | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Honda Unknown 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.
Half of all 2002 Honda Unknown vehicles fall between 10,486 and 103,347 miles.
2002 Honda Unknown — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Honda Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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11.2%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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10%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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8.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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7.5%
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
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7.5%
No lights fitted at time of test
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7.5%
Exhaust noisy
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6.2%
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play
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6.2%
Rear fog lamp missing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.
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