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WV58 AUR

2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,426 mi
Last recorded115,426 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet45,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 AUR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 115,426 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 112,350 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 112,350 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 109,123 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 109,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 106,046 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 105,947 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 103,394 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,619 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 93,050 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 88,201 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 88,195 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2017 80,650 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 70,600 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 3 Dec 2015 61,534 miles

eml on

Pass 11 Nov 2014 51,637 miles

wipers starting to smear

Fail 10 Nov 2014 51,637 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

fuel cap seal starting to split

wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Nov 2013 46,170 miles

squeek from drive belts

Fail 5 Nov 2013 46,170 miles

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

squeek from drive belts

Pass 12 Nov 2012 40,434 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 34,209 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 34,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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WV58 AUR is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WV58 AUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV58 AUR registered?

WV58 AUR is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 27 November 2008.

Is WV58 AUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV58 AUR shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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