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P861 GPA

2008 Honda Smx

Black Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

396,273 mi
Last recorded396,273 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Smx134,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 GPA
MakeHonda
ModelSmx
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 396,273 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 382,900 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 356,302 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 321,393 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 286,803 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 250,824 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 227,815 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 219,919 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 209,210 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 199,667 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking up

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 199,666 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking up

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 185,260 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 177,539 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 177,529 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 169,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 158,139 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 144,325 miles

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

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Fail 13 Nov 2010 144,325 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

presenter adviced

Pass 31 Oct 2009 130,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 130,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 110,908 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P861 GPA is a 2008 Honda Smx in Black with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P861 GPA, 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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P861 GPA is a 2008 Honda Smx, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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