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MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA SMXs year 2008

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mot history
Pass percent:54.08%
(The average a petrol HONDA SMX year 2008 passes without issue)
Based on:98 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Registration plate lamp issues3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))2
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))2
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))2
Brake pipe excessively corroded2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Emissions not tested excessively high (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside rear (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s and o/s deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Do not drive ! (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r crossmemer (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front at flange (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)1
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction stickers on outside of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear slam panel marked in yellow x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))1
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold/front pipe (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cross member holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cross member holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)1
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)1
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)1
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)1
Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system At flexy hose union (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification At towing eyelet (6.2.1 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working Wrong colour (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear Wrong colour (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working Wrong colour (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working Wrong colour (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail/rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail/rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1

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