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5378 JN

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,888 mi
Last recorded55,888 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5378 JN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 55,888 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 55,644 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 54,589 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 53,133 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 50,700 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 49,200 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 49,200 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 46,290 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 40,887 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 40,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 36,285 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 36,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 33,450 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 28,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 28,596 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 22,209 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 16,053 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 14,901 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 14,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 14,185 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
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5378 JN is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 5378 JN, 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 5378 JN registered?

5378 JN is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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