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BK08 AXM

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Orange Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,791 mi
Last recorded62,791 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 AXM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 62,791 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 58,873 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 58,293 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 56,697 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 54,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 53,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 53,292 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracked

Offside Front holder for abs wire missing and routed incorrectly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 19 May 2018 53,292 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracked

Offside Front holder for abs wire missing and routed incorrectly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 5 May 2017 50,678 miles

Offside Front tyre steping inner edge

Pass 10 May 2016 47,924 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 46,722 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 45,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 45,348 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 44,282 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2012 41,350 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,313 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 36,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BK08 AXM is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Orange with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BK08 AXM, 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 BK08 AXM registered?

BK08 AXM is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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