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BF08 UPA

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,417 mi
Last recorded107,417 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2022 107,417 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 106,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 96,666 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2019 83,720 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2019 83,720 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 75,491 miles

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,591 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,869 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,452 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,000 miles

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

centre mirror missing

Fail 8 Apr 2014 34,977 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

centre mirror missing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,139 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 10,904 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 8,549 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 UPA is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF08 UPA, 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 UPA is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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