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AA51 LVE

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,740 mi
Last recorded51,740 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 LVE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 51,740 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 51,739 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements numbers incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements numbers incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 50,446 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 48,451 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 48,399 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 47,257 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 42,755 miles

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

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 16 Dec 2020 40,132 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 36,086 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 36,086 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 32,282 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 32,282 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 25,409 miles

eml on

Fail 8 Dec 2017 25,322 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

eml on

Pass 7 Dec 2016 20,184 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 17,332 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2014 16,035 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 14,298 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 12,971 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 11,038 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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AA51 LVE is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AA51 LVE, 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 AA51 LVE registered?

AA51 LVE is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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