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AO08 HUP

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,023 mi
Last recorded57,023 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 HUP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 57,023 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 52,895 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 48,238 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 47,377 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 45,598 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 45,595 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 41,906 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 31,021 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 30,829 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 Sep 2017 30,661 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Aug 2016 25,893 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 15,334 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 11,534 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 9,274 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 9,274 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 7,160 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 4,494 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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AO08 HUP is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO08 HUP, 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.

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What year was AO08 HUP registered?

AO08 HUP is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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