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AP08 CXO

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,611 mi
Last recorded55,611 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 CXO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2015 50,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,799 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/Front tyre wearing on edges (Advise renewal 155/60/R15T)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 44,758 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/Front tyre wearing on edges (Advise renewal 155/60/R15T)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 35,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,414 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 16,874 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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AP08 CXO is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP08 CXO, 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 AP08 CXO registered?

AP08 CXO is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AP08 CXO safe to buy?

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