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AE08 SHW

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,724 mi
Last recorded140,724 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SHW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 140,724 miles

damage front screen

Pass 17 Jan 2023 123,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 110,072 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 110,072 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 103,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 81,956 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 77,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2018 77,051 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2017 71,789 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2017 71,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 63,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2015 59,306 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 45,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 45,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 29,831 miles

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

front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 15 May 2013 29,831 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 24 May 2012 14,281 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 11,044 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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AE08 SHW is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 SHW, 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 AE08 SHW registered?

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

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