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MK57 FUN

2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,808 mi
Last recorded73,808 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet45,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 FUN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 73,808 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 73,807 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

pre check top engine oil 1/2ltr as low

Pass 19 Dec 2024 70,046 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 64,760 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 64,756 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 62,402 miles

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

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

lower engine mount worn

Pass 3 Jun 2021 54,715 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (borderline pass) (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 3 Jun 2021 54,715 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (borderline pass) (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 17 Jun 2020 51,175 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 51,175 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 46,466 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 42,070 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 35,844 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,537 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 32,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 32,910 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm and worn on inner edge - stepped tread

o/s/r tyre becoming worn 3mm

Pass 13 Jan 2014 31,593 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges (stepped tread)

both rear tyres becoming worn (3mm)

fuel cap sealing rubber becoming perished

Pass 5 Jan 2013 29,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 23,619 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 18,446 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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MK57 FUN is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK57 FUN, 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 MK57 FUN registered?

MK57 FUN is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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