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AU08 UNR

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

26,401 mi
Last recorded26,401 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 UNR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 26,401 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 26,267 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 25,998 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 25,759 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 25,552 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 25,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 25,324 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 25,119 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 24,861 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 24,861 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing filler cap seal split and likely to leak. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 24,568 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 24,568 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 24,146 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 23,506 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 23,031 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 22,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyre badly cracking on outer side walls

Pass 9 Feb 2015 22,095 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyre badly cracking on outer side walls

Pass 3 Mar 2014 18,810 miles

all tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 26 Feb 2013 15,560 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 11,987 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 7,499 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 7,494 miles

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

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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AU08 UNR is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AU08 UNR, 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

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What year was AU08 UNR registered?

AU08 UNR is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 UNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 UNR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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