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BJ58 VEP

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,681 mi
Last recorded96,681 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 VEP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 96,681 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 87,578 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 75,893 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 71,326 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

engine and under body covers fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Mar 2018 71,325 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

engine and under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,605 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,329 miles

front lower engine mount worn

Pass 29 Oct 2014 55,907 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 47,050 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 47,050 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,123 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 13 Oct 2011 28,948 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 VEP is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BJ58 VEP, 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 BJ58 VEP registered?

BJ58 VEP is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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