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KR08 PTY

2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,204 mi
Last recorded81,204 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet45,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 PTY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 81,204 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 78,931 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 78,602 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake lagging in operation

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 78,599 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake lagging in operation

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 75,867 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 75,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2023 75,056 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 75,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 67,679 miles

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

noise from engine

Fail 4 Jan 2022 67,679 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

noise from engine

Pass 15 Jan 2021 60,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 60,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 56,276 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 56,276 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear cotton reel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 52,857 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 48,786 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

high level brake light not working

Fail 3 Jul 2017 48,786 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 May 2016 43,516 miles

both front tyres wearing low

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 May 2015 36,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2013 24,161 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 19,187 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 13,302 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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KR08 PTY is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KR08 PTY, 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 KR08 PTY registered?

KR08 PTY is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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The MOT history for KR08 PTY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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