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S55 MFJ

2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,313 mi
Last recorded55,313 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet45,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 MFJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 55,313 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 53,290 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 53,281 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal damaged (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2023 52,237 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2023 52,234 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 51,039 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 49,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 49,030 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 49,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 47,927 miles

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

Front both wipers slightly smearing

Pass 27 Oct 2018 45,691 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 44,187 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 20 Oct 2017 44,187 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,526 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking up

Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 39,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 27,782 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,489 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,721 miles

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

underbody covers fitted at time of test

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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S55 MFJ 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 73.7%.

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 S55 MFJ, 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 S55 MFJ registered?

S55 MFJ is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is S55 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 MFJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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