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BIG 5633

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,933 mi
Last recorded30,933 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 5633
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 30,933 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 28,777 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 26,540 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 26,540 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 23,912 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 21,329 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 21,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 19,059 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 19,059 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 16,778 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 16,295 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 15,527 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 14,799 miles

all tyres deteriorated, advise replacement tyres

Pass 14 Dec 2015 14,026 miles

fuel cap sealing rubber poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2015 12,304 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 10,557 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2013 8,381 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 6,662 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 4,417 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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BIG 5633 is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BIG 5633, 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 BIG 5633 registered?

BIG 5633 is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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