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LD58 EXU

2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,764 mi
Last recorded57,764 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet45,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 EXU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 57,764 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 57,764 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 56,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 56,321 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front of engine / tie bar (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 54,884 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle by securing clip (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front engine tie bar (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 54,128 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 53,360 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 53,349 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 52,342 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 51,295 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 51,285 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 50,034 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 48,502 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 48,502 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 19 Jan 2016 46,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 39,676 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 34,898 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 34,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 28,769 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,067 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 22,914 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 22,913 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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LD58 EXU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LD58 EXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD58 EXU registered?

LD58 EXU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is LD58 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 EXU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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