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EF08 NYT

2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,101 mi
Last recorded80,101 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet45,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 NYT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 80,101 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 76,442 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 73,982 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 73,982 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 68,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 63,063 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

suspension knock nearside front

Fail 18 Jan 2022 63,063 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

suspension knock nearside front

Pass 15 Feb 2021 60,140 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 60,140 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 55,040 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 48,129 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 40,962 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 40,827 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 9 Nov 2016 33,282 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 27,034 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 19,785 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 14,279 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 11,402 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 10,266 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 10,266 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 8,455 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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EF08 NYT 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 76.2%.

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 EF08 NYT, 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 EF08 NYT registered?

EF08 NYT is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is EF08 NYT safe to buy?

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