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P257 GTA

2009 Honda Smx

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,664 mi
Last recorded146,664 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Honda Smx128,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 GTA
MakeHonda
ModelSmx
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 146,664 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe from brake hose to brake cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe from brake hose to brake cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 146,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe from brake hose to brake cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe from brake hose to brake cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 141,387 miles

minimal reserve travel on park brake lever

Fail 10 Apr 2017 141,369 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

minimal reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 13 Apr 2016 133,645 miles

both front brakes binding very slightly

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Fail 13 Apr 2016 133,645 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front brakes binding very slightly

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 17 Apr 2015 127,445 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 118,081 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 107,537 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 107,514 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 96,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres wear on edges

o/s rack end slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2011 84,221 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 84,221 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,374 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 70,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 85,869 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre showing age cracks in tread.

nearside rear tyre showing age cracks in tread.

offside front tyre showing age cracks in tread.

offside rear tyre showing age cracks in tread.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 85,869 miles

nearside front tyre showing age cracks in tread.

nearside rear tyre showing age cracks in tread.

offside front tyre showing age cracks in tread.

offside rear tyre showing age cracks in tread.

How Reliable is the Honda Smx?

Based on 2,219 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
5,603
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 168
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
fog lamp not working 63
position lamp(s) not working 48
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P257 GTA is a 2009 Honda Smx in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2009 Honda Smx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 128,999 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 Honda Smx fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P257 GTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Smx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Honda Smx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P257 GTA is a 2009 Honda Smx, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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