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AB08 XAW

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,780 mi
Last recorded71,780 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XAW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 71,780 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 71,778 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 71,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 70,058 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 68,647 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 67,398 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 65,239 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 59,267 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 59,267 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 57,150 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2019 57,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2018 51,642 miles

lower engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2017 48,135 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 48,135 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 82,593 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 82,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,423 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 32,399 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Aug 2013 24,958 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 22,175 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 20,073 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 20,073 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 19,897 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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AB08 XAW is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AB08 XAW, 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 AB08 XAW registered?

AB08 XAW is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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