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2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet 1.0L Petrol · MM08 AAE

MM08 AAE

2008 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet (1.0L, petrol). First registered 25/06/2008. Recorded mileage 61,920 miles. MOT valid until 23/10/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.

Make & Model
SMART (MCC) FORTWO CABRIOLET
Year / Origin
2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23/10/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/03/2027)
Recorded Mileage
61,920 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23/10/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/03/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The roadworthiness status of this 2008 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet is currently supported by a clean pass recorded on October 21, 2025 at 61,920 miles, indicating a stable maintenance trend over the most recent testing cycle. This inspection followed four consecutive annual passes, including a test on October 18, 2023, and an earlier test on October 13, 2023 that resulted in a major failure for an ineffective fuel cap sealing device. Rectifying that minor component failure immediately allowed the vehicle to pass five days later, and no other defects or advisories have been logged across the entire recorded history spanning from October 2022 to October 2025. The recorded mileage stands at 61,920 miles after approximately eighteen years on the road, which calculates to an average accumulation of roughly 3,440 miles per year. This low annual mileage reflects light usage patterns, though prospective buyers must consider that low-mileage vehicles can occasionally suffer from issues related to prolonged periods of standing, such as seized mechanical parts or degraded rubber components. The MOT testing cadence remains regular with annual inspections taking place strictly in October, showing no unusual gaps or periods of lapsed testing outside of the standard yearly renewal. Given the complete absence of suspension, brake, or structural advisories in the official record, physical inspection should focus heavily on consumable items that may not be fully captured during annual testing. Check the condition of the brake discs and pads for pitting or corrosion due to light use, inspect the rear drum brakes for binding, and examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for age-related perishing. The soft top mechanism and rubber window seals on this cabriolet variant also require manual testing to verify weatherproofing integrity alongside a thorough check of the engine bay and exhaust system for any hidden corrosion. Editorial insight: buying_score 78, risk_level Low.

MM08 AAE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
  • 61,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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MM08 AAE Mileage History

  1. 18/10/202247,433 mi
  2. 13/10/202347,911 mi+478 mi
  3. 18/10/202347,912 mi+1 mi
  4. 16/10/202454,214 mi+6,302 mi
  5. 21/10/202561,920 mi+7,706 mi

Average of roughly 4,815 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

MM08 AAE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 16:06
MOT Analysis

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 (Mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet (MM08 AAE) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Recorded failure items include: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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