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BT08 JGU

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

87,121 mi
Last recorded87,121 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 JGU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 87,121 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 87,121 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 83,684 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 83,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 77,812 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 77,812 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 71,421 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 74,148 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 66,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,961 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 61,961 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 57,062 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 57,062 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 53,937 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 53,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 46,689 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 46,689 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 39,865 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 39,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 35,057 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 35,057 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 29,193 miles

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

front brake pads getting down.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 29,193 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake pads getting down.

Pass 11 Aug 2012 23,704 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 14,990 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 14,984 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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BT08 JGU is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BT08 JGU, 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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BT08 JGU is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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