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2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet
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67,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
under trays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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AJ58 HJG is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 19 September 2008.
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