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RV08 GKK

2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

24,834 mi
Last recorded24,834 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour35,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 GKK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 24,834 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2026 24,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt twisted

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2025 18,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 18,248 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 20,439 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 17,793 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 17,030 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 16,755 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 16,545 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 16,372 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 16,085 miles

all tyres perished

engine oil leak

under trays fitted

wipers smearing screen

Pass 15 Feb 2017 15,037 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 11,852 miles

Front n/s & o/s tyre outer wall starting to crack

Rear n/s & o/s tyre outer wall starting to crack

engine cover & undertrays fitted

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 8,538 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 8,497 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 8,308 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 8,011 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 8,011 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 7,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 5,708 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 5,502 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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RV08 GKK is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV08 GKK, 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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RV08 GKK is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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