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B3 OLT

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,704 mi
Last recorded58,704 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 OLT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 58,704 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 58,055 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 56,659 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 52,804 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 49,576 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 49,365 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 48,411 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 46,271 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 46,081 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2019 46,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 45,501 miles

Front springs rusty

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 41,120 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated but sealing ok

Fail 8 Feb 2017 41,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

fuel cap seal deteriorated but sealing ok

Pass 9 Dec 2015 33,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers, slightly reduced clearance

Pass 1 Oct 2014 30,655 miles

plastic sill covers

Fail 15 Sep 2014 30,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres deteriating with age and worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre deteriating with age

Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,178 miles

All tyres deteriated due to age

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 22,374 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,374 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 17,099 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 17,099 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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B3 OLT is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B3 OLT, 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.

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What year was B3 OLT registered?

B3 OLT is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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