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2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto
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91,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to hub (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s rear tyre perishing in treads
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto?
Based on 11,653 MOT tests across 752 vehicles.
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DA08 VMW is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DA08 VMW, 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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DA08 VMW is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 4 July 2008.
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