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AY58 ZFU

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,586 mi
Last recorded81,586 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 ZFU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 81,586 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount slight lift/play.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 79,032 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount has slight free play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 75,648 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 71,931 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 16 Nov 2022 71,916 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 68,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 64,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 64,673 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 59,676 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing low.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 55,118 miles

Engine covers and under trays and component trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 50,525 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre wearing low.

Wipers smearing

Fail 4 Oct 2017 50,525 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre wearing low.

Wipers smearing

Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,121 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2016 46,120 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

outer sills covered

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 45,955 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal cracked

small cracks in front nearside and offside brake pads

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 44,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 42,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 19,059 miles

Front tyres worn to 2.5mm on inner edges.

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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AY58 ZFU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY58 ZFU, 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 AY58 ZFU registered?

AY58 ZFU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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