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CP57 SBZ

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,084 mi
Last recorded39,084 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 SBZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 39,084 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 37,546 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 35,982 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 34,188 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 31,768 miles

fuel cap sealing ring split

Pass 3 Aug 2020 29,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower tailgate pin broken /not affecting operation

fuel cap sealing ring showing deterioration

Pass 12 Jul 2019 27,181 miles

Offside Rear Lower tailgate /hinge pin broken , not affecting operation

fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2018 23,274 miles

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

Rear Lower hatch drivers side hinge pin broken

fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2018 23,274 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

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

Rear Lower hatch drivers side hinge pin broken

fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2017 19,947 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread grooves

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Offside rear tyre deteriorated with cracking in tread grooves

Fail 6 Jul 2017 19,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front tyres cracking in tread grooves

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Offside rear tyre deteriorated with cracking in tread grooves

Pass 13 Jun 2016 15,328 miles

wheel tracking to be checked

Fail 13 Jun 2016 15,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working head light bulb . head lamp aim has not been checked (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

wheel tracking to be checked

Pass 3 Jul 2015 8,285 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 3,160 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 2,618 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

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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CP57 SBZ is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CP57 SBZ, 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 CP57 SBZ registered?

CP57 SBZ is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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