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NH08 OUW

2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,524 mi
Last recorded59,524 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 OUW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 59,524 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

some under body corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2026 59,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

some under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2025 59,343 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 59,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2023 58,598 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 56,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 56,016 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 55,546 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 55,016 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,317 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 50,087 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,959 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2015 44,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre stop lamp not working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,356 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,101 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,719 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,859 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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NH08 OUW is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NH08 OUW, 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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NH08 OUW is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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