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KM08 RZE

2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,319 mi
Last recorded70,319 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet45,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 RZE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 70,319 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 68,698 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 66,880 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 65,341 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 63,649 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 62,547 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 61,451 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 60,342 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 59,307 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,651 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 57,650 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,775 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,344 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 43,183 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 12 Mar 2013 43,183 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,678 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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KM08 RZE is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KM08 RZE, 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 KM08 RZE registered?

KM08 RZE is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is KM08 RZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 RZE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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