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R17 RML

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,119 mi
Last recorded147,119 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo48,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 RML
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 147,119 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 133,363 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 133,363 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside seat belt webbing twisted

Pass 20 Jan 2021 108,631 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 108,490 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 96,060 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 87,776 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 69,797 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 69,796 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 66,019 miles

fuel cap seal severely perished

Pass 2 Oct 2015 62,016 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 62,016 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 44,895 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 44,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 34,669 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 25,055 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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R17 RML is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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R17 RML is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 25 October 2008.

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