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RF08 YEY

2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,058 mi
Last recorded94,058 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet45,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 YEY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 94,058 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 94,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 90,636 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 90,636 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 84,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 78,380 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 78,380 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 73,067 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 68,539 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 62,936 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking and perishing

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Pass 22 May 2018 54,810 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 48,895 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,944 miles

engine has oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2016 42,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine has oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,642 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 29,320 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 22,587 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 22,587 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 13,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 11,364 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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RF08 YEY is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Yellow 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 RF08 YEY, 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 RF08 YEY registered?

RF08 YEY is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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