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AV08 RWK

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,531 mi
Last recorded126,531 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 126,531 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2025 126,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 124,049 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 107,492 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 107,434 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2022 101,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 89,001 miles

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 7 May 2020 88,610 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 87,026 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 85,284 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 84,491 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tread

Fail 24 Apr 2017 84,491 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear nail in tread

Pass 23 Mar 2016 82,312 miles

nearside front tyre worn near limit and cracking

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2015 78,393 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 74,510 miles

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

Osr Tyre Cut Inner Sidewall

Fail 17 Apr 2014 74,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Osr Tyre Cut Inner Sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2013 65,151 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,661 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,929 miles

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

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

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 RWK is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RWK, 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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AV08 RWK is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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