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AV58 HNT

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,951 mi
Last recorded38,951 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 HNT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 38,951 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 38,950 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 36,718 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 36,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb fitting (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 35,006 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 35,005 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 33,463 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 33,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 32,829 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 32,549 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 32,549 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 31,921 miles

Offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

Pass 24 Sep 2018 30,546 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,514 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 25,168 miles

Offside Front headlamp slightly dim

Fail 26 Oct 2015 25,168 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front headlamp slightly dim

Pass 27 Oct 2014 21,766 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 19,622 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 17,711 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 15,439 miles

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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AV58 HNT 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 70%.

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 AV58 HNT, 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 AV58 HNT registered?

AV58 HNT is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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