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AC04 AML

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,090 mi
Last recorded78,090 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 AML
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 78,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 78,090 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 76,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 73,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear backplate (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear backplate (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 69,000 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 66,191 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 66,191 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre damaged on outer sidewall to reveal cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2021 62,920 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 62,920 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 60,856 miles

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 18 Nov 2019 58,378 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 54,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on inner tread + cuts and cracking over tread

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner tread + cuts and cracking over tread

Pass 20 Nov 2017 49,810 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 46,042 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 42,947 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 42,743 miles

Advise slight play in both front link rods

Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,743 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 33,311 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,697 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 27,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 20,773 miles

manufactors undertrays fitted

tyre wearing towards inner edge. However, legal at present.

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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AC04 AML is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 44,628 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC04 AML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC04 AML registered?

AC04 AML is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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