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FY08 ZSV

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,132 mi
Last recorded64,132 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 ZSV
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 64,132 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 64,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 10 Aug 2021 59,706 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 57,071 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 57,071 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 54,631 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 54,631 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 50,128 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 50,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 44,340 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 44,340 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 43,130 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 43,130 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 40,247 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,462 miles

n/s/f windscreen has a crack on top corner

n/s/r tyre cracked/persihed

Fail 2 Sep 2014 37,462 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f windscreen has a crack on top corner

n/s/r tyre cracked/persihed

Pass 2 Sep 2013 33,426 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 33,426 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 23,284 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 23,281 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,232 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto?

Based on 7,440 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
3,498
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
coil spring broken 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 66
Stop lamp not working 64
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FY08 ZSV is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 43,862 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 84 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY08 ZSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY08 ZSV is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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