1997 Honda SMX 2.0L Petrol · P85 HBC
1997 Honda SMX (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 166,532 km. MOT valid until 21/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA SMX
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 166,532 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1970cc
P85 HBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2026
- 166,532 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P85 HBC Odometer History
- 20/07/2023155,081 km
- 11/07/2024159,076 km+3,995 km
- 17/07/2024159,076 km
- 12/08/2025166,486 km+7,410 km
- 22/03/2026166,532 km+46 km
Average of roughly 4,287 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P85 HBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Smx (P85 HBC) between July 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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