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P986 PLY

2009 Honda Smx

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,514 mi
Last recorded196,514 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Honda Smx128,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 PLY
MakeHonda
ModelSmx
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 196,514 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 188,791 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 188,791 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 180,084 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 169,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 158,111 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 144,314 miles

front grill covers headlight but still gives good beam image

Pass 19 Jun 2013 140,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 134,547 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn

nearside front drop link slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2012 134,522 miles

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

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

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

both offside tyres slightly worn

nearside front drop link slightly deteriorated

nearside front foglamp wiring insecure

nearside front has sharpe edge

nearside front tyre slightly worn and has small cut on inside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 121,277 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 108,537 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,261 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 97,261 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P986 PLY is a 2009 Honda Smx in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P986 PLY, 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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P986 PLY is a 2009 Honda Smx, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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