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AX08 FPP

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

56,930 mi
Last recorded56,930 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 FPP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 56,930 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 56,930 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 54,980 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 52,469 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 49,968 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 49,968 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 48,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 47,855 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 47,855 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 46,355 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 46,355 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 43,983 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 41,430 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 41,430 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 39,035 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 39,035 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,134 miles

offside front abs wire is fitted incorrectly

side to side movement detected in handbrake lever

Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,888 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,047 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 26,836 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 7 Aug 2012 26,836 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,300 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto?

Based on 7,440 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
3,498
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
coil spring broken 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 66
Stop lamp not working 64
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AX08 FPP is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 43,862 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 84 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX08 FPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AX08 FPP registered?

AX08 FPP is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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