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BJ58 MYY

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,798 mi
Last recorded45,798 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 MYY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 45,798 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both judder (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 44,816 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 44,816 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front broken coil spring fouling antiroll bar linkage

Pass 23 Nov 2023 43,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 42,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 42,149 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 42,149 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 40,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear brake squeel

Pass 22 Nov 2019 38,430 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 38,430 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 36,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 35,407 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 35,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres serious cracking

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 33,341 miles

Front both sides and offside rear tyres cracking sidewalls

Pass 23 Nov 2015 30,642 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 30,642 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 27,652 miles

cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2014 27,652 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2013 25,297 miles

cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2012 21,676 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,492 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
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BJ58 MYY is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MYY, 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 MYY is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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