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R512 AKR

2008 Honda Smx

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,877 mi
Last recorded179,877 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Smx134,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 AKR
MakeHonda
ModelSmx
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2020 179,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective locked in place (7.1.2 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills showing rust, unable to fully inspect due to sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 172,298 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sill covers on both sides so cannot see all of outer sills

Fail 17 Apr 2019 172,298 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Sill covers on both sides so cannot see all of outer sills

Pass 26 Apr 2018 168,577 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front no tread on inside

Nearside Outer sill has corrosion

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

Nearside Rear wing has corrosion (holes)

Offside Outer sill has corrosion

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 168,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outside (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust mounting broken

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front no tread on inside

Nearside Outer sill has corrosion

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

Nearside Rear wing has corrosion (holes)

Offside Outer sill has corrosion

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 163,184 miles

front tyres getting low on tread.

Fail 13 Apr 2017 163,605 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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

front tyres getting low on tread.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 156,010 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 156,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 150,418 miles

Cat and pipe heatshields insecure

Front anti-roll bar rubbers badly perished

Gearbox mount split through

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front wiper blade split slightly

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 145,972 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 145,903 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 138,814 miles

All rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of testable items

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine oil level low

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Small stone chips to windshield

Pass 3 Oct 2012 131,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

small stone chips to windshield

Fail 3 Oct 2012 131,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

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

small stone chips to windshield

Fail 21 Aug 2012 130,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front tyre cut and perished outer sidewall

Pass 8 Sep 2011 123,260 miles

Number plates front and rear printed with 60mm digits.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 123,242 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres worn close to the limit, each having a nail in the treaded area

Number plates front and rear printed with 60mm digits.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 117,399 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2009 105,349 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 94,458 miles

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

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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R512 AKR is a 2008 Honda Smx in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Honda Smx models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 134,052 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 R512 AKR, 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 18 years old, this Honda Smx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R512 AKR is a 2008 Honda Smx, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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