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EX08 UCU

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

66,896 mi
Last recorded66,896 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo48,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 UCU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 66,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 66,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Rubber seal broken on the cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both,o/s & n/s are misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 65,409 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 65,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 63,979 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 63,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 62,682 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 60,926 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 59,864 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 59,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 42,955 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 42,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,482 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 41,746 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 41,746 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 39,881 miles

engine management light on

fuel cap sealing ring split

Pass 22 May 2014 37,822 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 37,822 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 32,863 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 32,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 26,820 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,820 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,404 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?

Based on 187,875 MOT tests across 23,467 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
23,467
On UK Roads
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EX08 UCU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 48,487 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX08 UCU registered?

EX08 UCU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is EX08 UCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 UCU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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