MOT Status
ValidMileage
69,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake back plate corroded
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake back plate corroded
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front brake back plate corroded
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake back plate corroded
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front brake back plates corroded
Nearside Front brake back plate beginning to corrode
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake back plate beginning to corrode
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front suspension springs corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Eml on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Eml on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brakes slight binding
under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear brakes slight binding
under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?
Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO08 FMV is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 AO08 FMV, 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 AO08 FMV registered?
AO08 FMV is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 10 March 2008.
Is AO08 FMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for AO08 FMV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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