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AJ58 HJG

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,933 mi
Last recorded67,933 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 HJG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 67,933 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 67,439 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 66,410 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre cracked / perished / advise to replace 155 / 50 / 15

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre becoming cracked / perished 175 / 55 / 15

both front tyres wearing on inner edges / advise on tracking check / adjust / note new lower suspension arms been fitted

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Fail 6 Feb 2024 66,410 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine stablizer underside worn / split / movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f tyre cracked / perished / cut to cords 155 / 50 / 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced o/s head light beam intensity weak / bulb fitted incorrect / loose / securing clip for bulb not fitted / loose in rubber cap (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r tyre cracked on inner / outer edges of tread / tread lifting / splitting to cords 175 / 55 / 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre cracked / perished / advise to replace 155 / 50 / 15

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre becoming cracked / perished 175 / 55 / 15

both front tyres wearing on inner edges / advise on tracking check / adjust / note new lower suspension arms been fitted

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Pass 19 Jan 2023 65,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush outer sleeve corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush outer sleeve corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 64,855 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front corroded around bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 62,922 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 61,197 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 58,490 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 58,489 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 57,727 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 55,487 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 55,487 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 53,189 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 53,189 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 49,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 41,812 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 34,731 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 26,106 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 26,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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AJ58 HJG is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 44,628 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ58 HJG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ58 HJG registered?

AJ58 HJG is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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