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GD08 DAD

2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,093 mi
Last recorded52,093 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour35,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 DAD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 52,093 miles

poor beam pattern headlights

Fail 21 Oct 2020 52,093 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))

poor beam pattern headlights

Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,584 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 48,854 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 48,854 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 46,774 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,509 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,853 miles

Boot space full obscuring some components in area

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,004 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,364 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 15,670 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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GD08 DAD is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GD08 DAD, 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 GD08 DAD registered?

GD08 DAD is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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