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AO08 HUK

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,798 mi
Last recorded141,798 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 HUK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 141,798 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 141,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed engine keeps cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 132,038 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

intermittent not selecting gear

Fail 31 Jan 2022 132,038 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

intermittent not selecting gear

Pass 19 Jun 2020 129,239 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 129,002 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 129,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 115,810 miles

both rear shock absorbers feels slightly weak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 115,810 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorbers feels slightly weak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 114,451 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 101,369 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 101,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 88,625 miles

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

o/s/f anti roll bar link and D bush has slight play

o/s/f tyre low of tread on inside edge

Pass 31 Jan 2013 76,446 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 76,446 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,986 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,545 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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AO08 HUK is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AO08 HUK, 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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AO08 HUK is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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