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BK08 AXP

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,539 mi
Last recorded66,539 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 AXP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 66,539 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 66,531 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 64,842 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 62,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 62,845 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 61,503 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 59,856 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 57,465 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 54,957 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 53,414 miles

nsr sway bar slightly distorted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted sway bar (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 52,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted sway bar (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 48,811 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 46,304 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,640 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 44,484 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 34,602 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,090 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,933 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,156 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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BK08 AXP is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BK08 AXP, 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 BK08 AXP registered?

BK08 AXP is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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