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AO08 KXC

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,572 mi
Last recorded72,572 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KXC
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 72,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 72,572 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 59,958 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 43,670 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jun 2020 38,725 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 38,722 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 28,672 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 28,640 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 25,781 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2018 25,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 22,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,000 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,580 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 17,580 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 17,533 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 15,754 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 14,797 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 12,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 9,702 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 KXC is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KXC, 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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AO08 KXC is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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