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LA08 JWG

2008 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,097 mi
Last recorded108,097 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet41,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 JWG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 108,097 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 107,175 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 104,398 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 102,328 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 102,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 99,826 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 96,899 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 96,215 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 87,829 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 87,829 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 80,813 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 80,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 70,908 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 70,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 66,085 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 66,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 56,592 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,304 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 49,304 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 34,325 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,277 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 22,277 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 12,283 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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LA08 JWG is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA08 JWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA08 JWG registered?

LA08 JWG is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 23 August 2008.

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The MOT history for LA08 JWG 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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