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LD58 XEW

2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,404 mi
Last recorded82,404 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 XEW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 82,404 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 82,319 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 78,053 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 74,602 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 71,589 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 68,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 62,726 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 57,881 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 54,225 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 48,631 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 43,670 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,903 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 38,903 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 38,827 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 38,827 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,444 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 27,552 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,479 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 14,703 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 7,239 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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LD58 XEW is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD58 XEW, 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 LD58 XEW registered?

LD58 XEW is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is LD58 XEW safe to buy?

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