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A101 YJB

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,560 mi
Last recorded36,560 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA101 YJB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 36,560 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 35,519 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 34,129 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 32,909 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 31,736 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 30,510 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 30,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 27,938 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under body covers fitted.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 25,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated, but still sealing

Pass 7 Apr 2017 23,069 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 21,553 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 20,077 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 17,943 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 17,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 15,682 miles

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 20 Mar 2013 15,682 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 29 Mar 2012 13,164 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 10,490 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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A101 YJB is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Yellow with a 999cc 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 A101 YJB, 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 A101 YJB registered?

A101 YJB is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is A101 YJB safe to buy?

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