CarVerify

Free Car Check

KU08 YRX

2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,322 mi
Last recorded98,322 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 YRX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 98,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 98,311 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount play

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mount play

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

excess travel on handbrake adjustment advised

Pass 9 Sep 2024 95,051 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))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 91,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 90,390 miles

Central Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also getting low - 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also getting low - 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bottom radiator support panel broken/missing (radiator insecure)

o/s headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Fail 10 Aug 2022 90,359 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also getting low - 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also getting low - 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bottom radiator support panel broken/missing (radiator insecure)

Pass 29 Jul 2021 89,758 miles

Front radiator panel broken

Fail 23 Jul 2021 89,758 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front radiator panel broken

Pass 11 Aug 2020 87,086 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight play in suspension mount

Fail 11 Aug 2020 87,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper slight play in suspension mount

Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,096 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 82,096 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 69,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 69,839 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 60,662 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 60,662 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 53,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 52,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 52,310 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 42,401 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 37,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 37,853 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 33,048 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,020 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

all tyres have slight cracking in tread grooves.

both front tyre inner edges becoming low on tread (reinforced shoulders).

both rear tyre inner edges becoming "stepped"

Fail 14 Jul 2011 28,020 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

all tyres have slight cracking in tread grooves.

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KU08 YRX is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KU08 YRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU08 YRX?

You can check the full history of KU08 YRX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KU08 YRX registered?

KU08 YRX is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KU08 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 YRX shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU08 YRX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KU08 YRX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.