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OY08 GRX

2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

115,869 mi
Last recorded115,869 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour35,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 GRX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 115,869 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 106,940 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2023 106,940 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working o/s/r & o/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 105,569 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 97,193 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 97,193 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 94,357 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 94,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 86,553 miles

Engine oil leak

Front D bushes have play

Nearside Front Tyre on legal limit (inner Edge)

Offside Front Tyre on legal limit (inner edge) 155/60R17 71T Bstone

Fail 13 Apr 2019 86,553 miles

Engine oil leak

Front D bushes have play

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre on legal limit (inner Edge)

Offside Front Tyre on legal limit (inner edge) 155/60R17 71T Bstone

Pass 14 Apr 2018 76,830 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 76,830 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 68,142 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 68,142 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 61,719 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,199 miles

both front tyres getting low

Fail 24 Mar 2014 50,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,254 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 40,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,674 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 22,001 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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OY08 GRX is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OY08 GRX, 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 OY08 GRX registered?

OY08 GRX is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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