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BG08 YEU

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,160 mi
Last recorded66,160 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YEU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 66,160 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 63,718 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 60,793 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 55,712 miles

Engine mount Lower pin/bush perished

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 51,158 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 51,152 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 47,552 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 47,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 44,724 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 41,248 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 38,662 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 36,382 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 33,091 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 30,664 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,819 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 15,272 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 13,434 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 11,589 miles

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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BG08 YEU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BG08 YEU, 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 BG08 YEU registered?

BG08 YEU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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