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YT08 OHV

2008 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

44,302 mi
Last recorded44,302 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 OHV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 44,302 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 42,354 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 40,913 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 32,980 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 32,445 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 31,113 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 29,700 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 27,855 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 25,323 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 23,275 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 21,214 miles

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 19,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 23 Mar 2015 16,812 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 16,812 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 14,984 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 25 Mar 2013 12,921 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 10,340 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 8,315 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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YT08 OHV is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YT08 OHV, 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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What year was YT08 OHV registered?

YT08 OHV is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is YT08 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 OHV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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