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JL04 NCL

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests42 (33 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,446 mi
Last recorded37,446 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL04 NCL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

33 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 37,446 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 80,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing, cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing, cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 34,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 34,175 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper bearing noisy

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper bearing noisy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 77,077 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 30,389 miles

all tyres badly cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2023 74,256 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 74,256 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 30,194 miles

Front both wishbone bushes deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2022 60,258 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 BOTH TYRES PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 59,885 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Suspect silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 BOTH TYRES PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 29,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 7 Oct 2021 29,826 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 48,215 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 29,124 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 46,660 miles

full length undertrays preventing full underside inspection

headlight lenses poor

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Sep 2019 28,259 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 44,849 miles

front tyres perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Oct 2018 26,759 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 42,418 miles

rear tyres perishing/wearing on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres perishing/wearing on edges

Fail 21 Aug 2018 42,340 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres perishing/wearing on edges

rear tyres perishing/wearing on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2017 23,704 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 39,836 miles

headlamp aims on lower limits

Pass 12 Oct 2016 19,711 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,347 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 37,347 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working 380 (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 16,179 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 34,384 miles

undertrays + engine covers fitted as standard restricting view

Pass 17 Feb 2015 16,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both nearside tyres flat

Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre craked on outside walls

Pass 20 Feb 2014 15,382 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 28,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 28,652 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2013 14,528 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 14,528 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 26,268 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 12,841 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 23,547 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 10,110 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 10,110 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 20,756 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 19,540 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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JL04 NCL is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 45,543 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JL04 NCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JL04 NCL is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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