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BJ58 MYC

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,141 mi
Last recorded72,141 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 MYC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 72,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 72,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 66,183 miles

General corrosion over suspension components

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 66,179 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion over suspension components

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 64,511 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 64,511 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 60,277 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 60,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 55,214 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 54,436 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sill covers and full under body trays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2020 54,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sill covers and full under body trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2019 51,119 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 45,845 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,500 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 43,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 38,394 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 38,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 29,968 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 29,968 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 23,775 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 23,737 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 18,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 18,240 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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BJ58 MYC is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BJ58 MYC, 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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BJ58 MYC is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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