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BF08 UOE

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

97,197 mi
Last recorded97,197 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 UOE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 97,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 91,871 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing smooth on inner circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 91,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing smooth on inner circumference (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 84,030 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 84,030 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 79,725 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 79,722 miles

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

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 75,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 72,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 72,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 72,439 miles

All rear steel brake pipes corroded.

Both front tyres worn smooth on inside edge.

Tow brackets on front of vehicle fitted.possible injury to pedestrians.

Fail 15 Jun 2020 72,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All rear steel brake pipes corroded.

Both front tyres worn smooth on inside edge.

Tow brackets on front of vehicle fitted.possible injury to pedestrians.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 67,952 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 67,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,133 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 62,854 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 62,854 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,574 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 43,100 miles

offside rear brake pipe greased

Pass 23 Jan 2014 39,888 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 39,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 39,046 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 37,864 miles

o/s and n/s wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2012 37,864 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s and n/s wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,063 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 75,757 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 35,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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BF08 UOE is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF08 UOE, 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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BF08 UOE is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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