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WJ08 FNG

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,752 mi
Last recorded102,752 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo48,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 FNG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 102,752 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2026 102,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2025 98,063 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2024 94,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 92,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated blown up to 30 psi (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 92,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated blown up to 30 psi (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 83,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 78,473 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 71,293 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 65,220 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,500 miles

Nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 13 Jan 2017 80,845 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 80,824 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,029 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,348 miles

Engine management light on dash

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 36,581 miles

Rear exhaust mounting secured using hose clip.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake disc inside face corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 36,581 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting secured using hose clip.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake disc inside face corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,005 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,854 miles

plastic cover fitted to underneath of vehicle

Fail 15 Mar 2012 29,846 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)

plastic cover fitted to underneath of vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,134 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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WJ08 FNG is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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WJ08 FNG is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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