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GX11 HVK

2011 Smc Cg 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

16,588 mi
Last recorded16,588 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Smc Cg 5003,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX11 HVK
MakeSmc
ModelCg 500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 16,588 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 15,861 miles

Central Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Drive chain worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drivechain idler wheels worn

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 14,483 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 14,483 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 13,417 miles

Central Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 12,156 miles

Central Front Upper Indicator tell-tale inoperative N/S and O/S (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 12,156 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Indicator tell-tale inoperative N/S and O/S (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 11,127 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 11,127 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 10,152 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 8,917 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 7,496 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 7,480 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 6,222 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 5,294 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 4,316 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 4,314 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Smc Cg 500?

Based on 1,028 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

registration plate missing 19
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
Obligatory mirror missing 11
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 9
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GX11 HVK is a 2011 Smc Cg 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Smc Cg 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 3,673 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 Smc Cg 500 fails its MOT is registration plate missing, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX11 HVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smc Cg 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Smc Cg 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX11 HVK registered?

GX11 HVK is a 2011 Smc Cg 500, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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