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8 BTA

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,610 mi
Last recorded29,610 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 BTA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 29,610 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 27,301 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 25,940 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 25,937 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 24,921 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 23,715 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 22,866 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 21,786 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 19,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 17,837 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 14,423 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 10,816 miles

Nearside rear and front tyres cracking through tread

Fail 25 Aug 2015 10,816 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All four tyres cracking through tread

Pass 12 Aug 2014 9,060 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 8,145 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 5,004 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 3,903 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 3,903 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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8 BTA is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 8 BTA, 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 8 BTA registered?

8 BTA is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is 8 BTA safe to buy?

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