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BV58 UKC

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,016 mi
Last recorded85,016 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 UKC
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 85,016 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 85,014 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 81,624 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 81,621 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened mounting bush casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 76,423 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 71,959 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 65,099 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 60,107 miles

OSF,NSR&OSR Tyres cracking

Pass 2 May 2019 54,198 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 54,198 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 53,710 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 52,700 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 48,308 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 45,626 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 37,837 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 31,494 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)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 31,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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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BV58 UKC is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BV58 UKC, 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 BV58 UKC registered?

BV58 UKC is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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