CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG08 YFK

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,970 mi
Last recorded77,970 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YFK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 77,970 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 76,264 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 76,264 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 74,485 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 74,482 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 73,189 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 73,185 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,523 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 57,718 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,593 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 15 Apr 2014 48,507 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,464 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,717 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 32,603 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,787 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 23,787 miles

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.

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG08 YFK?

You can check the full history of BG08 YFK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG08 YFK registered?

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

Is BG08 YFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 YFK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG08 YFK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG08 YFK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.