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YT58 ESU

2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,675 mi
Last recorded69,675 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour35,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 ESU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 69,675 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 69,675 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 67,740 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 63,802 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 60,770 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 60,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 59,502 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 59,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 56,263 miles

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 47,542 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 47,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 36,993 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 36,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 24,772 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 8,321 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 8,285 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 7,910 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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YT58 ESU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 35,344 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) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT58 ESU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YT58 ESU registered?

YT58 ESU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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