MOT reliability
Honda Smx
160 vehicles · 2,290 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 160 Honda Smx vehicles and 2,290 completed MOT tests, the Honda Smx has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 159,318 miles.
160
Vehicles
2,290
MOT tests
7,345
Avg miles / year
2.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Smx problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Smx MOT tests:
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Other72%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Brakes6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Body & structure5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Steering3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Honda Smx pass rate by age
How the Honda Smx's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101 | 65% |
| 2 | 97 | 70% |
| 3 | 97 | 72% |
| 4 | 106 | 66% |
| 5 | 92 | 75% |
| 6 | 89 | 72% |
| 7 | 89 | 74% |
| 8 | 88 | 72% |
| 9 | 90 | 63% |
| 10 | 89 | 66% |
| 11 | 109 | 67% |
| 12 | 126 | 68% |
| 13 | 125 | 67% |
| 14 | 113 | 65% |
| 15 | 110 | 67% |
| 16 | 105 | 70% |
| 17 | 101 | 63% |
| 18 | 85 | 66% |
| 19 | 68 | 66% |
| 20 | 60 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (160)
Most common Honda Smx MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Smx MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (92 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (78 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (78 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (76 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (75 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (68 times)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (55 times)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (49 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (47 times)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (45 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (42 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (41 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (39 times)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (38 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (37 times)
Honda Smx pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 11 | 55% | 138,126 |
| 2012 | 1 | 12 | 58% | 119,443 |
| 2011 | 3 | 29 | 72% | 91,661 |
| 2010 | 2 | 25 | 72% | 190,614 |
| 2009 | 23 | 344 | 70% | 163,779 |
| 2008 | 44 | 709 | 66% | 172,224 |
| 2007 | 7 | 129 | 70% | 177,282 |
| 2005 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 136,969 |
| 2004 | 2 | 26 | 73% | 148,649 |
| 2000 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 67,796 |
| 1999 | 4 | 50 | 80% | 114,261 |
| 1998 | 4 | 69 | 71% | 133,347 |
| 1997 | 52 | 674 | 68% | 159,406 |
| 1996 | 14 | 191 | 66% | 152,432 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 101,527 |
Honda Smx reliability FAQ
Across 160 Honda Smx vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
2.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Smx MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Honda Smx in our data has covered around
159,318 miles.
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