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YK08 WVN

2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,689 mi
Last recorded111,689 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet45,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 WVN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 111,689 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 108,137 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 107,670 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 27,096 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 104,545 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 104,545 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 100,513 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 100,493 miles

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 92,278 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 82,434 miles

EML on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit [both] Inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,708 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 58,243 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 7 Jun 2014 44,943 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 15 Jun 2013 29,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Jun 2013 28,952 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 20,553 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,396 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,451 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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YK08 WVN 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 73.7%.

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 YK08 WVN, 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

How do I check the history of YK08 WVN?

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What year was YK08 WVN registered?

YK08 WVN is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is YK08 WVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 WVN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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