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KR58 KGU

2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,407 mi
Last recorded81,407 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 KGU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 81,407 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 78,292 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

slight play at steering arms

Pass 16 Sep 2022 74,735 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre perished

vehicle fitted with undertrays

Fail 16 Sep 2022 74,735 miles

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre perished

vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 16 Mar 2021 73,872 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 62,535 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 61,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2017 60,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 57,136 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 53,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 53,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 50,349 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 50,349 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 43,855 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,205 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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KR58 KGU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 43,749 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 Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR58 KGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KR58 KGU registered?

KR58 KGU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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