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AM08 JZA

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,677 mi
Last recorded54,677 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 JZA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 54,677 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 54,677 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 52,671 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 51,456 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 50,750 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 49,727 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 48,790 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 47,779 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 46,213 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 44,197 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 39,861 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 39,845 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 37,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated/perished

Offside Front tyre deteriorated/perished

offside headlamp beam image weak

Fail 18 Feb 2016 37,657 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated/perished

Offside Front tyre deteriorated/perished

offside headlamp beam image weak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 36,821 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 18 Feb 2015 36,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,917 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2013 31,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,009 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 21,897 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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AM08 JZA is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM08 JZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM08 JZA registered?

AM08 JZA is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is AM08 JZA safe to buy?

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