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2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe 0.7L Petrol · UR52 BUY

UR52 BUY

2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe (0.7L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 98,838 miles. MOT valid until 02 May 2027.

Make & Model
SMART (MCC) CITY COUPE
Year / Origin
2008
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02 May 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
98,838 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.7L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02 May 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
698cc
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UR52 BUY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
  • 98,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

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UR52 BUY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 15:44
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Smart (Mcc) City Coupe (UR52 BUY) between April 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

UR52 BUY Mileage History

  1. 19/04/202388,191 mi
  2. 30/04/202493,590 mi+5,399 mi
  3. 01/05/202493,590 mi
  4. 29/04/202596,309 mi+2,719 mi
  5. 30/04/202698,838 mi+2,529 mi

Average of roughly 3,512 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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