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AX08 FSC

2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

22,475 mi
Last recorded22,475 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 FSC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 22,475 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 22,200 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 22,200 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 21,771 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 20,819 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 19,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 18,228 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 16,901 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))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 14,915 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 13,273 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing on outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2016 10,796 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 8,646 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 6,798 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 3,294 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 3,016 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 2,686 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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AX08 FSC is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 43,749 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX08 FSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX08 FSC registered?

AX08 FSC is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is AX08 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 FSC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX08 FSC have outstanding finance?

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