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RE58 YGO

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

94,657 mi
Last recorded94,657 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 YGO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 94,657 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight play in top mount

Offside Front Upper slight play in top mount

Fail 9 Feb 2026 94,657 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked with yellow on sidewall inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper slight play in top mount

Offside Front Upper slight play in top mount

Pass 20 Jan 2025 75,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 69,855 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drivers seat belt twisted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 68,032 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 65,166 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 62,590 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 16 Jan 2021 62,590 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))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 60,757 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 55,742 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 55,742 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 50,946 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 47,105 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 42,992 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 42,892 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 38,162 miles

strong advise! nearside front tyre worn close to tread wear bars

Fail 19 Jan 2015 38,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

strong advise! nearside front tyre worn close to tread wear bars

Pass 18 Jan 2014 31,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jan 2013 24,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting low

both front wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 11 Jan 2013 24,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting low

both front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 21 Dec 2011 19,495 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 19,492 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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RE58 YGO is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 45,543 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE58 YGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RE58 YGO registered?

RE58 YGO is a 2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 December 2008.

Is RE58 YGO safe to buy?

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