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AE08 KLE

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,485 mi
Last recorded96,485 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 KLE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 96,485 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 96,447 miles

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 91,120 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 91,120 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 83,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 76,680 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 76,666 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 75,550 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 74,496 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 73,660 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2020 73,660 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2019 71,978 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2019 71,978 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle trailing 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2018 70,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2018 70,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2017 69,276 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,784 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 52,784 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,466 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 44,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 37,014 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge.

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 29,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,873 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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AE08 KLE is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AE08 KLE, 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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AE08 KLE is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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