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A27 ALX

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,663 mi
Last recorded69,663 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 ALX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 69,663 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted;

Pass 7 Jan 2025 65,536 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 60,143 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 59,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Body has an unsafe modification rear bumper pointed spikes in towing holes (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 55,498 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 53,173 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 53,170 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 50,992 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 49,197 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 47,860 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 45,069 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 32,986 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,758 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 26,758 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 19,257 miles

nearside wiperblade split

Pass 2 Aug 2013 13,530 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 10,731 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 8,620 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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A27 ALX is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver 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 A27 ALX, 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 A27 ALX registered?

A27 ALX is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 October 2008.

Is A27 ALX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A27 ALX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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