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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)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
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
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear tyre starting to perish
rear bottom hatch bracket broken on n/s but still able to open hatch
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
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside front tyre wearing on inner sholder
front tyres wearing on inner sholders
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)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?
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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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What year was AO08 VXK registered?
AO08 VXK is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 April 2008.
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