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WF08 CRZ

2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,456 mi
Last recorded91,456 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet45,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 CRZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 91,456 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 89,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 87,800 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 83,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 81,148 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 81,008 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 77,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 77,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,314 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 76,312 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 69,577 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 65,875 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 65,860 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 64,644 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel cap seal cracking

oil leak

osr,nsr, osf tyres cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 62,500 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 61,179 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 53,575 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 43,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,605 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,933 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)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 35,933 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WF08 CRZ is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WF08 CRZ, 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 WF08 CRZ registered?

WF08 CRZ is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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