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AV58 LMO

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,453 mi
Last recorded74,453 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 LMO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 74,453 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 67,285 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 67,285 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 62,677 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 56,333 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower engine mounting bush worn, no excessive movement

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 56,333 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower engine mounting bush worn, no excessive movement

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 51,417 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 48,540 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,210 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,419 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 34,948 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 30,993 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 30,993 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,323 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 19,610 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 14,819 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 11,637 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 8,550 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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AV58 LMO 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 AV58 LMO, 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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AV58 LMO is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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