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P492 OHE

2008 Honda Smx

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

214,522 mi
Last recorded214,522 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Smx134,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 OHE
MakeHonda
ModelSmx
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2021 214,522 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 211,635 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 210,966 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 193,023 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 193,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 172,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Inner 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)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 172,673 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner 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 Inner 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 148,347 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

repeaters not fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2016 148,347 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

repeaters not fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 126,520 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 126,520 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 111,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 100,973 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise - small cut in nearside rear outer tyre side wall (not deep enough to show ply/cord)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 100,973 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise - small cut in nearside rear outer tyre side wall (not deep enough to show ply/cord)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 81,238 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise - both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,645 miles

nearside steering rack gaiter deterioated

Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,977 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 153,021 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall (not to ply or cords)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 153,021 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall (not to ply or cords)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 132,052 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 132,052 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P492 OHE 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 P492 OHE, 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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P492 OHE is a 2008 Honda Smx, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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