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EY58 JXL

2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,364 mi
Last recorded100,364 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet45,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 JXL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 100,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 100,355 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 99,090 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 99,090 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 95,654 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 95,654 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,041 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 88,011 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 87,994 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 81,851 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre a have cut side well

Fail 19 Dec 2017 81,851 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre a have cut side well

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 71,797 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 56,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 43,104 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,625 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,623 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 33,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 27,736 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 27,736 miles

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

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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EY58 JXL is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EY58 JXL, 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 EY58 JXL registered?

EY58 JXL is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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