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MJ08 OKP

2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

66,686 mi
Last recorded66,686 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet45,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 OKP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 66,686 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 66,686 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2026 65,203 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 65,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 59,770 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 59,770 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 54,781 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in underseal

all front suspension components corroded but not excess and covered in underseal

Fail 3 Jan 2024 54,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all brake pipes covered in underseal

all front suspension components corroded but not excess and covered in underseal

Pass 14 Dec 2022 51,107 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes heavily coated in underseal

general corrosion to all front suspension components and heavily coated in underseal

Fail 14 Dec 2022 51,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

all brake pipes heavily coated in underseal

general corrosion to all front suspension components and heavily coated in underseal

Pass 14 Sep 2021 45,837 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 42,072 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 37,965 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 34,112 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 31,645 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 28,655 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jun 2016 26,477 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 26,442 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 25,262 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2015 25,180 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2014 23,292 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 20,204 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 20,204 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 17,715 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 14,984 miles

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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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MJ08 OKP is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MJ08 OKP, 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.

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What year was MJ08 OKP registered?

MJ08 OKP is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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