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BH04 BBB

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,609 mi
Last recorded67,609 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH04 BBB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 67,609 miles

All main brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 66,061 miles

All main brakes pipes greased

Fail 23 Oct 2024 66,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

All main brakes pipes greased

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 64,459 miles

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

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

Offside front daytime running lamp flickering

Pass 14 Nov 2022 61,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 61,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2021 58,829 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 58,829 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 56,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front top mount stiff when rotated

Pass 4 Dec 2019 52,723 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 47,190 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 41,280 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre cracking

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement centre (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 41,280 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre cracking

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement centre (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 35,703 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 31,755 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 29,250 miles

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracks

Fail 25 Nov 2013 27,731 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 27,731 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 23,124 miles

nearside rear tyre inside sidewall starting to split but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 22 Sep 2011 18,990 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 18,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn

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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BH04 BBB is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BH04 BBB, 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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BH04 BBB is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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