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A7 XCO

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,718 mi
Last recorded60,718 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 XCO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 60,718 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 58,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 55,516 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 53,465 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 50,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 48,010 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 45,408 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 45,403 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 42,361 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 38,882 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 35,697 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 31,741 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 27,235 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 22,287 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 17,615 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 15,868 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto?

Based on 11,653 MOT tests across 752 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
3,308
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
752
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 166
Stop lamp not working 130
coil spring broken 120
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 112
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A7 XCO is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 48,475 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 XCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 XCO registered?

A7 XCO is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 7 October 2008.

Is A7 XCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 XCO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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