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BK08 FRX

2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,538 mi
Last recorded78,538 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FRX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 78,538 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 76,835 miles

Engine stabiliser bush deteriorated.

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 76,835 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine stabiliser bush deteriorated.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 75,024 miles

Engine stabiliser bush deteriorated.

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 72,929 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 72,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 71,162 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 70,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cuts on tread

Fail 6 Feb 2018 70,699 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cuts on tread

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 63,376 miles

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

Fail 16 Feb 2017 63,244 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

Pass 18 Feb 2016 56,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 56,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,355 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 40,952 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 40,934 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 32,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,536 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,189 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,045 miles

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

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 FRX is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FRX, 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 FRX registered?

BK08 FRX is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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