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FE58 XBP

2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,215 mi
Last recorded95,215 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 XBP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 95,215 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 9 Oct 2019 95,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 28 Dec 2017 83,720 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 83,700 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 63,207 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 47,783 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 47,783 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 41,789 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 32,607 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 25,232 miles

nearside head light pattern poor boarder line pass

rear tyres worn on 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2011 19,253 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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FE58 XBP is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 43,749 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE58 XBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FE58 XBP registered?

FE58 XBP is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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