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BL08 EER

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,191 mi
Last recorded99,191 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 EER
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 99,191 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 91,722 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 82,328 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 72,512 miles

Nearside Front fog light inscure

Fail 23 May 2023 72,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light inscure

Pass 7 Jul 2022 68,616 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 68,577 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155 60 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 63,075 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 63,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement t-bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 58,977 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 58,977 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,581 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 45,314 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,681 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,673 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 33,196 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre detoriated

Fail 21 Apr 2015 33,072 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre detoriated

Pass 9 Apr 2014 29,546 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 29,546 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 24,534 miles

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

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 3 Apr 2012 15,580 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 13,964 miles

towing device to allow towing behind camper fitted to front of vehicle

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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BL08 EER 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 BL08 EER, 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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BL08 EER is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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