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SM08 DAV

2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,399 mi
Last recorded103,399 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet45,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 DAV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 103,399 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 96,283 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 84,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 11 May 2023 82,835 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 23 May 2022 75,609 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 25,184 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing device rubber deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2020 70,503 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,614 miles

Offside Front Outer sidewall of the tyre in poor condition [[ cracked]]

Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,988 miles

NSF TYRE AGED TO EXCESS - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

NSR TYRE AGED TO EXCESS - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

OSF TYRE AGED TO EXCESS - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

OSR TYRE AGED TO EXCESS - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,179 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres low and badly perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low and badly perishing (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2017 60,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres low and badly perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low and badly perishing (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 56,995 miles

NSR OUTER DRIVESHAFT GAITOR SPLIT - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1g)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 3 Mar 2016 56,994 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NSR OUTER DRIVESHAFT GAITOR SPLIT - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1g)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Feb 2015 53,972 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,328 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 44,734 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,085 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 29,654 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,654 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
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SM08 DAV is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in White 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 SM08 DAV, 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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SM08 DAV is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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