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EJ58 HFV

2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,482 mi
Last recorded79,482 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 HFV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 79,482 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 79,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 78,393 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 71,719 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 64,011 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 64,011 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 61,532 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 64,439 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 53,426 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 48,581 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 43,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 43,551 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 39,916 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 39,915 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 34,691 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)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 34,691 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 29,878 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 29,878 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 24,348 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 18,835 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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EJ58 HFV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 48,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ58 HFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ58 HFV registered?

EJ58 HFV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 24 January 2009.

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