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AO08 VXK

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,362 mi
Last recorded71,362 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VXK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 71,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front engine lower brace deteriorated (dog bone)

Fail 21 Apr 2026 71,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front engine lower brace deteriorated (dog bone)

Pass 25 Apr 2025 67,993 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 67,993 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 65,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *strong advise* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 65,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *strong advise* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 78,333 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 77,903 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 60,257 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 60,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 58,409 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 58,408 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 56,179 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (STRONG ADVISE) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 54,343 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded inside clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre worn on inner shoulder, heavily perished and has small cuts all over tread. ()

Rear Lower hatch hinge broken but secure and accessible

Pass 26 Mar 2018 51,161 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Mar 2017 47,740 miles

rear bottom hatch bracket broken on n/s but still able to open hatch

Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,282 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front tyre perished, cracking and worn on inner edge

boot latch on nearside rear broken

rear exhaust hanger broken off

Pass 2 Apr 2015 40,138 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing on inner sholder

Pass 2 Apr 2014 36,628 miles

front tyres wearing on inner sholders

Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,075 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 33,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 27,409 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,577 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 VXK is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VXK, 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 VXK is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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