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BT08 UKB

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,628 mi
Last recorded59,628 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 59,628 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 50,535 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 50,535 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 46,590 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 43,631 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 40,062 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 36,437 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 35,582 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 34,384 miles

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

all four tyres slightly perished in tread

Fail 31 May 2018 34,359 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 33,625 miles

All four tyres have started to crack in tread

Pass 21 Nov 2016 33,302 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 33,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 31,568 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 30,048 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 24,671 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 24,392 miles

both rear tyres cracking/ splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2012 21,784 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 19,806 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UKB is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BT08 UKB, 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 BT08 UKB registered?

BT08 UKB is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BT08 UKB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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