MOT Status
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91,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
all 4 tyres cracking/perishing
Coil spring corroded front both and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded front both and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
HAND BRAKE TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS JUST MET
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
covers fitted obscuring some components
covers fitted obscuring some comonents
covers fitted obscuring some components
covers fitted obscuring some components
possible rear brakes low noisy in brake roller test.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
covers fitted obscuring some components
possible rear brakes low noisy in brake roller test.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?
Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK08 FRU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 45,026 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK08 FRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BK08 FRU registered?
BK08 FRU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 30 April 2008.
Is BK08 FRU safe to buy?
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