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BK08 AXU

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,804 mi
Last recorded84,804 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 AXU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 84,804 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 84,413 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 84,395 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 83,347 miles

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

surface corrsion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 9 Aug 2022 81,815 miles

Front Both front Track rod ends heavily corroded but not weakened

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the caliper off the flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both front calipers (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hub is corroded,backing plates as well but not in contact with the front brakes discs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing across the windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 80,568 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,660 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))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 76,297 miles

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

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 30 Jul 2019 73,971 miles

205/45/R16/87W. All 7mm.

Fail 30 Jul 2019 71,971 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

205/45/R16/87W. All 7mm.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,912 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 64,944 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2017 64,572 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,262 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 42,261 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 36,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2014 36,582 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 31,199 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,620 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 21,133 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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BK08 AXU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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