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AB08 XBY

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,706 mi
Last recorded50,706 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XBY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 50,706 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 50,580 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 50,371 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 49,860 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 48,881 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 48,048 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,932 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 45,906 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 44,637 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 41,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 31,916 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 25,514 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s/f steering rack gaiter being fouled by radiator hose pipe recommend re- routing of hose

Fail 23 Sep 2014 25,509 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s/f steering rack gaiter being fouled by radiator hose pipe recommend re- routing of hose

Pass 25 Sep 2013 19,345 miles

Advise tracking

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2013 19,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise tracking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 13,659 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2011 8,882 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 8,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AB08 XBY is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc 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 AB08 XBY, 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 AB08 XBY registered?

AB08 XBY is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is AB08 XBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 XBY 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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