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BW57 FWO

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,648 mi
Last recorded38,648 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 FWO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 38,648 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 38,648 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 38,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 25 percent remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Front shock absorbers have a small amount of internal play

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 37,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight internal play

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight internal play

Passenger seatbelt webbing twisted but operational

Pass 1 Feb 2023 36,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 35,498 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 34,453 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 33,669 miles

Front Both tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Rear Both tyres slightly perished

Fail 3 Feb 2020 33,669 miles

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

Front Both tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Rear Both tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Feb 2019 32,909 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 31,878 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 31,878 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017
Pass 1 Feb 2016 29,087 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 29,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 27,455 miles

offside front wiper slightly split

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2014 26,075 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 23,877 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 20,302 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)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 15,549 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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BW57 FWO 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 BW57 FWO, 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 BW57 FWO registered?

BW57 FWO is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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