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AY58 ZGX

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,900 mi
Last recorded132,900 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 ZGX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 132,900 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 124,628 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side

Pass 25 Jul 2019 117,839 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 117,839 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 112,090 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 99,063 miles

Both front tyres cracking between tread.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 99,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres cracking between tread.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 81,851 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 81,008 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,935 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 66,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,609 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 53,609 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,197 miles

Airbag light on.

Fail 8 Oct 2012 40,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Airbag light on.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,298 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

under body tray, some clips missing

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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AY58 ZGX is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AY58 ZGX, 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 ZGX registered?

AY58 ZGX is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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