MOT Status
ValidMileage
94,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap seal cracking and perishing
engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection
engine has oil leak
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?
Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RF08 YEY safe to buy?
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