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AA08 JXX

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,886 mi
Last recorded26,886 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 JXX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 26,886 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 26,189 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 25,688 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 25,674 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 24,672 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 24,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 30 Nov 2020 24,269 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 23,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 29 Nov 2018 22,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 22 Nov 2017 20,923 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre valve perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Rear tyres have cuts to there inner sidewalls

Fail 22 Nov 2017 20,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre valve perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Rear tyres have cuts to there inner sidewalls

Pass 21 Nov 2016 20,115 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 19,610 miles

offside front tyre has a deep cut in its tread, but no greater than 25mm in length *cords exposed*

Fail 2 Dec 2015 19,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre has a deep cut in its tread, but no greater than 25mm in length *cords exposed*

Pass 2 Dec 2014 17,581 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 15,924 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 12,660 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 10,345 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 JXX is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black 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 AA08 JXX, 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 AA08 JXX registered?

AA08 JXX is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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