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2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto?
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B17 SPL is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 42,498 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 Mhd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B17 SPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B17 SPL registered?
B17 SPL is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 23 December 2008.
Is B17 SPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for B17 SPL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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