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FV08 XWC

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,949 mi
Last recorded55,949 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet44,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 XWC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 55,949 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 55,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 54,563 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 54,562 miles

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split / perrished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 53,080 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased vin places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2023 51,472 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 49,558 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 48,488 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

piece of steel in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2020 48,488 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracking

piece of steel in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2019 47,939 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 47,393 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 46,336 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 44,955 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 43,332 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,215 miles

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

high level brake light not working

rear brakes slow to release

Pass 25 Jul 2014 39,096 miles

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

eye level stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Jul 2013 35,437 miles

3rd brake light not working

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,457 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 32,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,848 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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FV08 XWC is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Yellow with a 999cc 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 FV08 XWC, 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 FV08 XWC registered?

FV08 XWC is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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