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FV58 FTT

2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,110 mi
Last recorded52,110 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour35,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 FTT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 52,110 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2025 52,109 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 47,936 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 44,568 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 40,758 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 40,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 36,840 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 34,412 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 32,555 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 31,384 miles

Front towing bracket fitted & protruding from front of car

Offside Front door hinge is under extreme tension when door opened / closed

Pass 10 Nov 2017 28,676 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 26,246 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge 155 60 15

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge 175 55 15

Fail 18 Oct 2016 26,174 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge 155 60 15

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge 175 55 15

Pass 29 Oct 2015 23,477 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 20,963 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 18,622 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 16,349 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 16,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 13,588 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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FV58 FTT is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 35,344 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV58 FTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV58 FTT registered?

FV58 FTT is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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