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V17 CAY

2008 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,242 mi
Last recorded50,242 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet41,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 CAY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 50,242 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 46,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2024 45,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 44,765 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 42,396 miles

engine bay covers and full undertrays fitted, obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 21 May 2021 38,334 miles

engine bay/under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 May 2021 38,330 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine bay/under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 May 2020 35,792 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 35,030 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 33,462 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 32,764 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 30,848 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2016 30,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2015 28,471 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 25,521 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 23,182 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 14,669 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 11,224 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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V17 CAY is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 41,458 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V17 CAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V17 CAY is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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