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AC08 OWP

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,990 mi
Last recorded108,990 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OWP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 108,990 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 100,421 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 92,647 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 84,195 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 84,181 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2022 83,543 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 79,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,366 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 55,925 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,016 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Nov 2015 42,719 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 57,869 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 36,284 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,284 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 31,853 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracks

Pass 6 Jun 2012 25,802 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,095 miles

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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AC08 OWP is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AC08 OWP, 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 AC08 OWP registered?

AC08 OWP is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is AC08 OWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 OWP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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