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WP08 FUV

2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,966 mi
Last recorded108,966 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour35,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 FUV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 108,966 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 108,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 99,715 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 92,434 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 92,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 84,567 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 84,567 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 74,123 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 67,136 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 67,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 60,295 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 51,968 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 48,277 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,308 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 29,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 19,185 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 18,992 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 16,333 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Feb 2014 16,333 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Dec 2012 14,346 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 9,638 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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WP08 FUV 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 68.2%.

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 WP08 FUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP08 FUV registered?

WP08 FUV is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is WP08 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP08 FUV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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