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AF08 OJA

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,673 mi
Last recorded83,673 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OJA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 83,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 83,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 83,543 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 82,795 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 82,795 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 79,228 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 79,228 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 76,152 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 76,152 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front inner edge 155/60/15 n/s/r 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2021 72,644 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 72,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,816 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 66,816 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 61,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner edge not to cord but close to 25mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 61,647 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing ring broken /split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kicking of to right possibly a left hand drive headlight fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner edge not to cord but close to 25mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair excess travel on footbrake rear brakes need adjusting (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,711 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 47,603 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,710 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 37,749 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 25 Feb 2014 34,096 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,145 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,180 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,064 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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AF08 OJA is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AF08 OJA, 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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AF08 OJA is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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