2008 Smart Fortwo Coupe 1.0L Petrol · LS08 XKB
2008 Smart Fortwo Coupe (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 84,082 miles. MOT valid until 04 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SMART FORTWO COUPE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,082 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS08 XKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 84,082 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS08 XKB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Smart Fortwo Coupe (LS08 XKB) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
LS08 XKB Mileage History
- 05/11/202276,971 mi
- 05/10/202379,008 mi+2,037 mi
- 20/10/202481,529 mi+2,521 mi
- 20/10/202481,536 mi+7 mi
- 28/10/202584,082 mi+2,546 mi
Average of roughly 2,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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