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LE57 JDZ

2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,434 mi
Last recorded86,434 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 JDZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 86,434 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 86,432 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 83,291 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 82,345 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 82,194 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 82,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low DONE (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low DONE (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 78,888 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 72,633 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,931 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 64,931 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 64,928 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,864 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

fuel cap seal showing signs of deterioration

Fail 30 Jun 2016 57,864 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

fuel cap seal showing signs of deterioration

Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,360 miles

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

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 26 Jun 2014 40,756 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 40,753 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,363 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 25,005 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 16,902 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 16,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 16,466 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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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LE57 JDZ is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LE57 JDZ, 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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LE57 JDZ is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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