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AL08 URR

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,252 mi
Last recorded86,252 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL08 URR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2023 86,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also original tyre, 2007 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive pressure switch on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,068 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 83,068 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 72,613 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 67,963 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 65,234 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 58,925 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 37,389 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 27,769 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 27,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,527 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)

nearide rear tyre outer sidewall has damage

nearside front tyre outersidewall has damages

Pass 12 Sep 2013 17,622 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,414 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 8,061 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
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AL08 URR is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AL08 URR, 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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AL08 URR is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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