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AN08 OVS

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,860 mi
Last recorded107,860 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 OVS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 107,860 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 107,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 102,056 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 102,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 95,921 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 95,921 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside / nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 89,580 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 83,373 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 77,117 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 73,763 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. Wearing smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 73,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. Wearing smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 66,777 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 66,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 59,482 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 59,482 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 51,794 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 8 Jan 2016 43,857 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under covers fitted not allowing to check some parts

Pass 20 Jan 2015 35,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 35,672 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine m/light on

Pass 13 Jan 2014 27,021 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 27,021 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 18,591 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 12,589 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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AN08 OVS is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AN08 OVS, 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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What year was AN08 OVS registered?

AN08 OVS is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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