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AO08 UAW

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,524 mi
Last recorded90,524 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UAW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 90,524 miles

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))

fuel filler cap rubber seal perished /cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2025 88,688 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 86,070 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 86,070 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 84,589 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 60,537 miles

both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

fuel cap sealing ring starting to crack/ perish

Fail 13 Dec 2021 60,304 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

fuel cap sealing ring starting to crack/ perish

nearside front tyre tread inner edge worn low

Pass 7 Dec 2020 35,428 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,475 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 28,118 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 28,118 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 24,914 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 21,357 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 19,362 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 18,829 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 17,795 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 13,105 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 9,360 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 8,916 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 8,892 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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AO08 UAW is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 44,628 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 UAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO08 UAW?

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What year was AO08 UAW registered?

AO08 UAW is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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