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AO08 UBA

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,773 mi
Last recorded89,773 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UBA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 89,773 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 89,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 82,785 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 77,240 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 69,593 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))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 66,416 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 62,126 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,316 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 50,519 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 50,519 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,004 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 43,004 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 33,263 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 24,681 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 17,619 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 12,278 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 9,211 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 5,539 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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AO08 UBA is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UBA, 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 UBA registered?

AO08 UBA is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AO08 UBA safe to buy?

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