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WN08 PDV

2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,444 mi
Last recorded86,444 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet45,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 PDV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 86,444 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 86,444 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 85,277 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 84,346 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2023 84,346 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2022 82,664 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 80,053 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 78,668 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 78,668 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 74,464 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,705 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 66,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 61,352 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,714 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,459 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 44,050 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 44,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,416 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,091 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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WN08 PDV is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black 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 WN08 PDV, 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 WN08 PDV registered?

WN08 PDV is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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The MOT history for WN08 PDV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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