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RE58 YHO

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,055 mi
Last recorded76,055 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo48,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 YHO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 76,055 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 76,032 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 73,977 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 71,189 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 71,105 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 69,323 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2019 69,323 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2017 64,572 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm balding on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet release locks faulty

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2017 64,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm balding on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet release locks faulty

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2016 61,682 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 61,343 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 57,615 miles

EML light on

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 57,615 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML light on

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 53,534 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 46,456 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,452 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 36,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 36,526 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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RE58 YHO is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 48,487 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 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RE58 YHO is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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