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BT08 UKS

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,633 mi
Last recorded26,633 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 UKS
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 26,633 miles

brake pedal slightly spongey

Fail 27 Mar 2026 26,629 miles

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

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

Brake pedal has slight travel/ spongey

Pass 18 Mar 2025 25,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 25,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 24,473 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 23,565 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 23,565 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 22,524 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 21,753 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 20,937 miles

fuel cap seal slightly cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2020 20,937 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2019 19,953 miles

all four tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2018 18,795 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 17,712 miles

Rear tyres are cracking on the outer sidewalls

Pass 14 Mar 2016 16,866 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 15,785 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 15,468 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,838 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,371 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 12,766 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 UKS is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKS, 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 UKS registered?

BT08 UKS is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is BT08 UKS safe to buy?

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