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BF08 UNW

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,088 mi
Last recorded60,088 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 UNW
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 60,088 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 60,088 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 60,077 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 30 May 2023 58,042 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 54,967 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 52,420 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 47,745 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 44,190 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 40,651 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 37,148 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 37,147 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 32,922 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,289 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 25,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2014 25,038 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 23,335 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2012 20,837 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 16,997 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 16,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,877 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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BF08 UNW is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF08 UNW, 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 BF08 UNW registered?

BF08 UNW is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is BF08 UNW safe to buy?

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