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BF08 UOL

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,211 mi
Last recorded67,211 miles
Recorded on9 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 UOL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 67,211 miles

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

engine rpm unstable

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Fail 8 May 2026 67,145 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

engine rpm unstable

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 15 May 2025 66,631 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some vehicle components

Pass 1 May 2024 66,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 64,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 63,377 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 61,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre ten years old

Screws in bonnet levers removed during test. In order to carry out under bonnet inspection.

Tyres fitted to front axle are winters and rear tyres are standard

Fail 11 Mar 2021 61,416 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old non testable item on this vehicle (5.2.3 (m))

different side lamp bulbs fitted to front 1 x single lead and 1 x 4 led

screws fitted to bonnet release levers needed to be removed to get access to under bonnet inspection

winter tyres fitted front summer tyres on rear

Pass 15 Jan 2020 60,827 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal perished

Pass 28 Jan 2019 59,709 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 58,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Fail 30 Jan 2018 58,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 28 Jan 2017 50,849 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 50,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 45,905 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 45,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 40,697 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,170 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 32,477 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,171 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,974 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 26,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 UOL is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UOL, 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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BF08 UOL is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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