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A17 FKO

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,083 mi
Last recorded45,083 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 FKO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 45,083 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 41,872 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 35,950 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 34,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 34,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 33,661 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 33,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 33,287 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 33,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both have side wall cracks to cords. 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 31,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 28,968 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 27,034 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 Jul 2017 27,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre badly perishing

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2016 23,019 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 22,961 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,834 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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A17 FKO is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 A17 FKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 FKO registered?

A17 FKO is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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