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MK08 TNZ

2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,663 mi
Last recorded79,663 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet45,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 TNZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 79,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has general underside corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2025 79,085 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 79,085 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 76,846 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 74,772 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 73,216 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 72,075 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 72,072 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 69,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jul 2019 67,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 60,525 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 54,586 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 46,371 miles

VEHICLE HAS HAD INADEQUATE TYRES FITTED TO BOTH REARS

Fail 22 Jun 2016 46,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit REPLACE IMMEDIATELY (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 36,688 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 32,802 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

O/s/ wiper smearing screen

Pass 11 Jul 2013 25,406 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2011 15,790 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
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MK08 TNZ is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK08 TNZ, 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 MK08 TNZ registered?

MK08 TNZ is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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