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HG08 EXC

2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,398 mi
Last recorded120,398 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet45,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 EXC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 120,398 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 99,078 miles

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 79,618 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 77,842 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 77,036 miles

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))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 77,036 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 75,878 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2020 75,878 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 73,963 miles

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))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 73,963 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 72,545 miles

Slight wear/play in offside front lower arm bushings

Pass 28 Oct 2016 63,916 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 63,916 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 53,347 miles

175/55 R 15 tyres front

195/50 R 15 tyres rear

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2014 41,184 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 32,467 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 24,977 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,866 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
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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