MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,970 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Inner PLASTIC COVERS COVERING INNER SILL FOR VISUAL INSPECTION
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES BOTH SIDES UP TO FLEXI HOSES (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened HUB CARRIERS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded CORROSION STARTED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AND BECOMING LOW ON WEAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
fuel cap seal cracked
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front tyres worn on inner edges
fuel cap seal cracked
front tyres wearing on inner edges
fuel cap seal cracked
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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 YFK is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 YFK, 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 YFK registered?
BG08 YFK is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 25 April 2008.
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