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BG08 CHJ

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,153 mi
Last recorded55,153 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 CHJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 55,153 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 53,845 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 52,370 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 50,751 miles

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 50,751 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 49,756 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 48,928 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 46,830 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 45,545 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 44,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 44,255 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 43,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 43,083 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,892 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 38,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Jan 2014 38,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2012 34,714 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,970 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 30,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 30,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BG08 CHJ is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG08 CHJ, 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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BG08 CHJ is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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