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AO58 ULH

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

45,657 mi
Last recorded45,657 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto42,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 ULH
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 45,657 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 45,657 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rubber split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 45,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil broken on top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 45,087 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 41,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 41,825 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bushes have excessive play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 36,256 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 36,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 30,048 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 30,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 65,032 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 65,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 21,071 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 18,552 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 16,606 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 16,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 14,346 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 11,553 miles

Covers obscuring some components

Fail 3 Oct 2015 11,482 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lamp insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Covers obscuring some components

Pass 17 Oct 2014 9,685 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 9,195 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 7,843 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 5,634 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto?

Based on 44,035 MOT tests across 3,356 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
3,158
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 260
coil spring broken 256
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 230
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AO58 ULH is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 42,498 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 Mhd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO58 ULH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AO58 ULH registered?

AO58 ULH is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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