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P223 RYB

2008 Honda Smx

Bronze Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

156,343 mi
Last recorded156,343 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Smx134,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 RYB
MakeHonda
ModelSmx
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 156,343 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 156,340 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 154,014 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 153,919 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 151,804 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 148,933 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 146,998 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 145,676 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 144,214 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 141,181 miles

rear subframes corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2019 141,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear subframes corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 138,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2018 138,125 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 134,545 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2016 127,024 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 127,024 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 120,202 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 114,712 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 114,712 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 108,965 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2012 104,651 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 104,651 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 102,385 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 94,961 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 85,084 miles

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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P223 RYB is a 2008 Honda Smx in Bronze with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P223 RYB, 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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What year was P223 RYB registered?

P223 RYB is a 2008 Honda Smx, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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