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Honda Cmx 500 A-k Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Cmx 500 A-k reliable? We analysed 1,938 real MOT tests across 542 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,938 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.1%
Typical Mileage
4,448mi
Annual Mileage
715mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Cmx 500 A-k is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cmx 500 A-k.

Honda Cmx 500 A-k Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Honda Cmx 500 A-k. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Honda Cmx 500 A-k MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Honda Cmx 500 A-k to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

92.9%
2020
94.2%
2019

Honda Cmx 500 A-k Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Cmx 500 A-k models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls 3
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail 2

Honda Cmx 500 A-k Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Honda Cmx 500 A-k owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
228 mi/yr
Typical
715 mi/yr
Average
1,352 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,654 mi/yr

Honda Cmx 500 A-k MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cmx 500 A-k year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 393 92.9% 2,785 5,095 8,878
2019 1,465 94.2% 1,990 4,264 7,699

How Long Does a Honda Cmx 500 A-k Last?

Based on 542 Honda Cmx 500 A-k vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.2 years
Median
5.0 years

Honda Cmx 500 A-k Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cmx 500 A-k MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
4,448 mi
75th Percentile
8,000 mi
95th Percentile
16,789 mi
Max Recorded
47,634 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Cmx 500 A-k

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2019

94.2% MOT pass rate from 1,465 tests

Year to avoid
2020

92.9% MOT pass rate from 393 tests

The best year to buy a used Honda Cmx 500 A-k is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.2% across 1,465 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Honda Cmx 500 A-k Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Honda Cmx 500 A-k THIS CAR 94.1% 1,938 4,448 mi — yrs
Honda Civic 73.7% 9,391,580 74,987 mi 34 yrs
Honda Jazz 81% 5,740,892 48,635 mi 24 yrs
Honda Cr-v 78.5% 4,177,643 80,499 mi 29 yrs
Hyosung Gv 78.5% 1,611 5,935 mi 11 yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cmx 500 A-k outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Cmx 500 A-k?

The Honda Cmx 500 A-k has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.1% across 1,938 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Cmx 500 A-k with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Honda Cmx 500 A-k owner drives around 715 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Honda Cmx 500 A-k — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Cmx 500 A-k reliable?
Based on 1,938 MOT tests, the Honda Cmx 500 A-k has a 94.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Cmx 500 A-k?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Cmx 500 A-k do per year?
The typical Honda Cmx 500 A-k does around 715 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Cmx 500 A-k last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Cmx 500 A-k?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Honda Cmx 500 A-k?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Honda Cmx 500 A-k is 2019 with a 94.2% pass rate across 1,465 tests.