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GU08 NYR

2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,540 mi
Last recorded90,540 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 NYR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 90,540 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 90,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 90,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 83,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 79,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 79,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 77,514 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 75,640 miles

car only just passed on emisions

Pass 11 Feb 2021 70,444 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 69,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 66,429 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 64,033 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 62,117 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 60,153 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit inner edge

offside rear wheel slightly tight to turn by hand

Fail 29 Feb 2016 60,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit inner edge

offside rear wheel slightly tight to turn by hand

Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,770 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,763 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 32,741 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,297 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,080 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 16,050 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 16,050 miles

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

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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GU08 NYR is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU08 NYR, 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 GU08 NYR registered?

GU08 NYR is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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