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P579 JMS

2009 Honda Smx

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,204 mi
Last recorded85,204 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2009 Honda Smx128,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 JMS
MakeHonda
ModelSmx
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 85,204 miles

offside main beam not in good working order

Fail 3 Jan 2014 85,204 miles

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

offside main beam not in good working order

Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,995 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,921 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 69,921 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 64,065 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 64,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,331 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 83,818 miles

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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P579 JMS is a 2009 Honda Smx in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P579 JMS, 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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What year was P579 JMS registered?

P579 JMS is a 2009 Honda Smx, first registered on 19 February 2009.

Is P579 JMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P579 JMS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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