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AV08 RVT

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,110 mi
Last recorded53,110 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 RVT
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 53,110 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 52,179 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 50,276 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 48,536 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 45,374 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 44,490 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 42,216 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 39,965 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,099 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 32,557 miles

front tyre treads worn to 2.5mm/ inner edges wearing

Fail 31 Mar 2016 32,521 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brakes slight imbalance- 24%

front tyre treads worn to 2.5mm/ inner edges wearing

Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,178 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 28,959 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 28,959 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2013 26,158 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2013 26,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 17,237 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 11,130 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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AV08 RVT is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV08 RVT, 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 AV08 RVT registered?

AV08 RVT is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is AV08 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 RVT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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