MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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))
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
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))
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres getting low
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is OY08 GRX safe to buy?
The MOT history for OY08 GRX shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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