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GY08 UAT

2008 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,176 mi
Last recorded56,176 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet41,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 UAT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 56,176 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 56,176 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 52,459 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel cap seal worn

Pass 15 Apr 2021 55,539 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

front under cover fitted

fuel cap seal worn

Pass 12 Aug 2020 48,528 miles

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2020 48,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2019 45,235 miles

movement near side front suspension arm bushes

near side front brake binding

rear tyres low

Pass 14 Aug 2018 39,999 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 39,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 34,585 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 29,588 miles

Nearside Front TYRE 2.4MM LOW ON EDGE

Fail 15 Aug 2016 29,588 miles

Nearside Front TYRE 2.4MM LOW ON EDGE

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 19,798 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 17,560 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 16,093 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 14,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal gaiter insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2011 12,045 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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GY08 UAT is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY08 UAT, 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 18 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 GY08 UAT registered?

GY08 UAT is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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