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J88 DGC

2018 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,078 mi
Last recorded38,078 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Fortwo22,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 DGC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 38,078 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 40,999 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 32,906 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 38,194 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 38,188 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 27,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 34,058 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 22,263 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2022 30,383 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 16,799 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 26,035 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 11,113 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 11,113 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 23,140 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 20,680 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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J88 DGC is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2018 Smart (mcc) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 22,161 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 8 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J88 DGC registered?

J88 DGC is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 24 August 2018.

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