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AC03 NDO

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,241 mi
Last recorded64,241 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 NDO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 64,241 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 64,241 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 61,048 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 58,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 58,159 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 53,942 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 53,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 50,980 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 50,980 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 49,480 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 49,458 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 47,122 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 43,780 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,047 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,047 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 36,766 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 34,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,802 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,203 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 32,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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AC03 NDO is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AC03 NDO, 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

How do I check the history of AC03 NDO?

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What year was AC03 NDO registered?

AC03 NDO is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is AC03 NDO safe to buy?

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