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A24 BUS

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,163 mi
Last recorded49,163 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 BUS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 49,163 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 49,057 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 47,413 miles

Front pads 75% worn

Fail 28 Apr 2025 47,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front pads 75% worn

Pass 16 May 2024 46,237 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 45,040 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 45,040 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 41,732 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 41,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 37,268 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 33,660 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 30,490 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 30,490 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 28,501 miles

front tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 31 Jan 2017 25,144 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracking

Fail 31 Jan 2017 25,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres slightly cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2016 18,091 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,600 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 14,724 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 12,114 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 10,133 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 7,412 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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A24 BUS is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 44,628 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A24 BUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A24 BUS is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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