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GD08 UPT

2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,519 mi
Last recorded91,519 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet45,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 UPT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 91,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks on inner tread blocks and wearing low on inner edge of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal rear axle brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks starting on inner and outer tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks starting on inner tread blocks and starting to wear on inside edge of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal rear axle brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks on inner tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 91,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks on inner tread blocks and wearing low on inner edge of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal rear axle brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks starting on inner and outer tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks starting on inner tread blocks and starting to wear on inside edge of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal rear axle brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks on inner tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 89,781 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside and outside edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion starting on rear axle metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Micro cracks starting on inside edge tread blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inside edge of tread area also cracks starting on inside edge tread blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion starting on rear axle metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Micro cracks starting on inside edge tread blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in drivers side of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 89,781 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside and outside edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion starting on rear axle metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Micro cracks starting on inside edge tread blocks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inside edge of tread area also cracks starting on inside edge tread blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion starting on rear axle metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Micro cracks starting on inside edge tread blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in drivers side of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 88,181 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre Tyre visibly deflated, no nail visible ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen in front of driver (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 88,181 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel filler cap seal broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Tyre visibly deflated, no nail visible ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen in front of driver (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 86,259 miles

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 84,553 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in front of driver (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 84,551 miles

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

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in front of driver (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 82,675 miles

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion starting on brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on drivers side of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 82,675 miles

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion starting on brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on drivers side of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 80,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,894 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stone chips in windscreen less than 10mm

Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,310 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 68,168 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,910 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 51,637 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 40,967 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 40,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,639 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,449 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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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GD08 UPT is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GD08 UPT, 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 GD08 UPT registered?

GD08 UPT is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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The MOT history for GD08 UPT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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