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P40 SMX

2008 Honda Smx

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,748 mi
Last recorded96,748 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Smx134,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 SMX
MakeHonda
ModelSmx
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 96,748 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 151,477 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 146,808 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 142,001 miles

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

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 9 Oct 2021 139,189 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 139,125 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded OSF, NSF,OSR, NSR springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slight damage to edge of webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer CV boots deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind OSR arch. area corroded but outside of structural zone and outside of 30cm zone of a suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR and NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 134,501 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 130,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to all front suspension components.

Pass 4 Sep 2018 128,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension components surface corrosion.

Pass 7 Aug 2017 128,819 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV GAITERS ARE STARTING TO PERISH

SLIGHT BINDING ON NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL

SLIGHT PITTING ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

SLIGHT PLAY ON BOTH REAR DROP LINKS

Pass 8 Jul 2016 127,434 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 127,434 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 125,866 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 124,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 122,106 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 122,106 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 118,609 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 13 Jun 2008 118,609 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare tyre flat

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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P40 SMX is a 2008 Honda Smx in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P40 SMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P40 SMX registered?

P40 SMX is a 2008 Honda Smx, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is P40 SMX safe to buy?

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