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2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Centre Front SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED
ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (3.5.1i)
UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Front SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED
ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (3.5.1i)
UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION
175/60/15 tyres fitted to the front axle and 175/55/15 fitted to the rear
Offside Front tyre cracking in tread but not showing cords
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front subframe bent on ns
nearside wiper blade split
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?
Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.
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BG08 YDM is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YDM, 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 YDM is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 9 May 2008.
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