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KV58 EES

2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,119 mi
Last recorded111,119 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 EES
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 111,119 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 109,118 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2021 105,838 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 104,634 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 2 Mar 2020 104,634 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 99,154 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 99,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 92,309 miles

EML light on

Fail 12 Mar 2018 92,309 miles

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

EML light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 87,120 miles

eml on!

Fail 28 Feb 2017 87,119 miles

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

eml on!

Pass 7 Mar 2016 82,113 miles

engine covers

under trays

Pass 14 Mar 2015 78,632 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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,555 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge and getting low

Front blades smearing

Front discs ridged

Fail 25 Mar 2014 73,544 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge and getting low

Front blades smearing

Front discs ridged

Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,530 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,923 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,147 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 34,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KV58 EES is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KV58 EES, 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 KV58 EES registered?

KV58 EES is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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