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BN08 WFE

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

60,012 mi
Last recorded60,012 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

RegistrationBN08 WFE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 60,012 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 58,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 May 2025 58,240 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 58,078 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 58,078 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 53,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 53,301 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 46,946 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 46,410 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 46,410 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 46,204 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on trailing arm are corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . Offside effort is lower than nearside effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 46,202 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on trailing arm are corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . Offside effort is lower than nearside effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 45,786 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 44,574 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 44,543 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 43,273 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 41,459 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Pass 4 Apr 2016 39,914 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perished

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 38,696 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 32,254 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,315 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,754 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,319 miles

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

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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BN08 WFE is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BN08 WFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN08 WFE registered?

BN08 WFE is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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