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P356 DFR

2004 Honda Smx

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,781 mi
Last recorded124,781 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 DFR
MakeHonda
ModelSmx
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 124,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 124,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 107,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,065 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 107,048 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 104,458 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 104,458 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 90,000 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 95,115 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 87,293 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 78,396 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2007 78,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2006 72,073 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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P356 DFR is a 2004 Honda Smx in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P356 DFR, 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 22 years old, this Honda Smx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P356 DFR is a 2004 Honda Smx, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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