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LK09 CYC

2009 Smc Cg 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

6,841 mi
Last recorded6,841 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Smc Cg 5004,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 CYC
MakeSmc
ModelCg 500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 6,841 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 6,670 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 5,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively loose (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 5,581 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Led lamp fitted to a halogen headlight unit. (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working When rear brake is applied. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (0.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively loose (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 5,579 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 5,579 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 5,579 miles

Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function not operating as required (5.3.2 (b))

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning front brake lever no reserve travel (1.1.5 (d))

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning rear brakes not working of front lever (1.1.5 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Rear All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 4,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 4,017 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened rear disc bent (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 2,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 2,731 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 2,663 miles

Chassis corroding.

Exhaust corroding.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear wheel arch damaged.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 2,663 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Chassis corroding.

Exhaust corroding.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear wheel arch damaged.

Pass 30 May 2014 2,385 miles

Slight play in O/S track rod end

rear brake pad carrier close to disc

slight play in o/S/f upper wishbone bushes

Fail 20 May 2014 2,379 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in O/S track rod end

slight play in o/S/f upper wishbone bushes

Pass 13 Jul 2013 2,252 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 2,237 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2012 1,945 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 31 May 2012 1,945 miles

How Reliable is the Smc Cg 500?

Based on 1,028 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

registration plate missing 19
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
Obligatory mirror missing 11
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 9
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LK09 CYC is a 2009 Smc Cg 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2009 Smc Cg 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 4,608 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smc Cg 500 fails its MOT is registration plate missing, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK09 CYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smc Cg 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Smc Cg 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK09 CYC is a 2009 Smc Cg 500, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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