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CV08 UCS

2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,027 mi
Last recorded51,027 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet45,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 UCS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 51,027 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 49,458 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 49,442 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 47,359 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement foot brake travel close to minimum requirements (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 13 Jun 2024 47,359 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement foot brake travel close to minimum requirements (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 16 Jun 2023 45,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 45,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 43,155 miles

Rear bumper suport corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2022 43,155 miles

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

Rear bumper suport corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2021 40,345 miles

Rear bumper suport corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 37,425 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 37,425 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 34,968 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 32,838 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 31,401 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,796 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 20,932 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 20,932 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 16,210 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,516 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 7,379 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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CV08 UCS is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV08 UCS, 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 CV08 UCS registered?

CV08 UCS is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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