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NV08 WWG

2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,967 mi
Last recorded60,967 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet45,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 WWG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 60,967 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 55,547 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 50,311 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 50,002 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 49,375 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 49,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 49,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing Advise replacement(175/55/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 48,473 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 47,490 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 47,019 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 47,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 46,569 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 44,258 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 38,702 miles

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

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

corrosion evident nearside and offside front coil springs

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 18 Jan 2014 33,603 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

water ingress offside headlamp

Fail 17 Jan 2013 30,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 30,498 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 27,511 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 27,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NV08 WWG is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NV08 WWG, 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 NV08 WWG registered?

NV08 WWG is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is NV08 WWG safe to buy?

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