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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Honda SMX. Check any SMX by registration number below.

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61.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-26.9%

vs Honda Avg

2

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Honda SMX — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda SMX has an average MOT pass rate of 61.4%, which is 26.9 percentage points below the Honda brand average of 88.3%. This suggests the SMX can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

Before buying a used Honda SMX, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Honda SMX performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 47 vehicles

53.2%Below Average
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

10.3%

Retest Rate

24.1%

0

Based on 46 vehicles

69.6%Average
Honda average: 88.3%
Mileage at 5yr

130k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

14.9%

Front Offside

12.8%

Rear Offside

12.8%

Other Honda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Honda models.

Honda Cb 1300 Sa-8

97.3% pass rate

Honda Gl 1800 A-2

88.5% pass rate

Honda Honda

79.2% pass rate

Honda Shuttle

94.9% pass rate

Honda E

96.2% pass rate

Honda @ 125

94.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Honda SMX

Honda SMX — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Honda SMX MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda SMX?
The average MOT pass rate for the Honda SMX is 61.4% compared to the Honda average of 88.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda SMX?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Honda SMX reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 61.4%, the Honda SMX is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Honda SMX?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Honda SMX?
Typical mileage for the Honda SMX: 130,292 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used SMX to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Honda SMX's MOT History

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