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8 JLH

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,547 mi
Last recorded7,547 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe48,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 JLH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 7,547 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 7,327 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 7,158 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 6,842 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 6,549 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 6,513 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 6,245 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 5,995 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 5,944 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 5,877 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 5,726 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 5,673 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 5,602 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 5,571 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 5,457 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 5,339 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 5,196 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 5,019 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 3,738 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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8 JLH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 48,237 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 JLH, 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 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 8 JLH registered?

8 JLH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 February 2005.

Is 8 JLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 JLH shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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