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BK08 AKJ

2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,530 mi
Last recorded97,530 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 AKJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 97,530 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 97,530 miles

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 92,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2023 86,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 79,329 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2022 79,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Body component likely to become detached plastic sideskirt (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose plastic sideskirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 78,557 miles

General surface corrosion

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))

Pass 22 May 2020 77,095 miles

Number plate illumination lamps dim

Fail 22 May 2020 77,095 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Number plate illumination lamps dim

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 73,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,039 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 70,039 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 66,559 miles

Rear tyres worn inner edge slight cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2017 66,557 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear tyres worn inner edge slight cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,997 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 59,997 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,153 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Mar 2012 31,397 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,129 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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BK08 AKJ is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black 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) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 43,749 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK08 AKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK08 AKJ registered?

BK08 AKJ is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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