MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,398 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps affected (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 175/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 175/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps affected (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 175/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in it 195/50r15 ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 175/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush and forward bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Slight wear/play in offside front lower arm bushings
175/55 R 15 tyres front
195/50 R 15 tyres rear
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
175/55 R 15 tyres front
195/50 R 15 tyres rear
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
under tray fitted
175/55 R 15 tyres front
195/50 R 15 tyres rear
under tray fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nsf suspention top mount slight play
nsr tyre cracking between tread
rear beam bush has slight play
slight corrosion to rear suspention
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?
Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HG08 EXC is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 HG08 EXC, 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 HG08 EXC registered?
HG08 EXC is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 May 2008.
Is HG08 EXC safe to buy?
The MOT history for HG08 EXC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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