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AA08 CTO

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

123,339 mi
Last recorded123,339 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 CTO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 123,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 122,543 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 115,418 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 99,007 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 99,007 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 93,195 miles

Lower Engine mounting bush excessively worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 93,195 miles

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

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

Lower Engine mounting bush excessively worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 77,799 miles

full under body covers / trays fitted at time of test

rear brakes noisy / squealing

Fail 6 Oct 2018 77,799 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal cracked / split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

full under body covers / trays fitted at time of test

rear brakes noisy / squealing

Pass 16 Oct 2017 73,552 miles

Front front pads at 3mm limit is 1.5mm

Fail 13 Oct 2017 73,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large tear to inner sidewall and has chords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working offside dipped beam not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front front pads at 3mm limit is 1.5mm

Pass 17 Oct 2016 66,929 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 66,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc CV BOOT (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear CV JOINT DRY

Pass 11 Sep 2015 60,330 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 54,593 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 54,593 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 42,979 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 42,941 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

EML ON

Pass 2 Oct 2012 28,505 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 28,469 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 16,580 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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AA08 CTO is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 CTO, 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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AA08 CTO is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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