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EA08 EKK

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,931 mi
Last recorded117,931 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 EKK
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 117,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 117,931 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bush seriously worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 111,845 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive both rear drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise gearbox mount worn

Fail 12 Aug 2024 111,839 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive both rear drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise gearbox mount worn

Pass 31 Jul 2023 101,533 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 90,911 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 90,911 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 87,874 miles

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

front pads, o/s/f linkbar play

Pass 25 Apr 2019 74,685 miles

crack in screen

Fail 24 Apr 2019 74,679 miles

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

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

crack in screen

Pass 24 Apr 2018 65,420 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 53,616 miles

slight play front linkbars

Fail 22 Mar 2017 53,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play front linkbars

Pass 25 Mar 2016 48,550 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 48,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,065 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,437 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 33,437 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 25,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 20,316 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 20,316 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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EA08 EKK is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EA08 EKK, 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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EA08 EKK is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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