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13 PMW

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,345 mi
Last recorded78,345 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 PMW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 78,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm centre tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 72,426 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 70,398 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 68,124 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 65,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 64,267 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 62,458 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 55,107 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 47,823 miles

Both rear shock mounting points starting to corrode

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip and corrosion (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 42,749 miles

Front discs slight corrosion

Front wipers smear slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 35,629 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Weaping (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 29,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 29,791 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 24,231 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 18,834 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 10,184 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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13 PMW is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 45,543 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 13 PMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 13 PMW registered?

13 PMW is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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