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H12 JNR

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,644 mi
Last recorded73,644 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 JNR
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 73,644 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides clouded, beginning to affect beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 73,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 72,672 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 71,454 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 69,716 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 67,864 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 66,506 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 61,856 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 56,088 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 46,696 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 39,652 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 33,480 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 26,258 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 20,254 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 15,769 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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H12 JNR is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H12 JNR, 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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What year was H12 JNR registered?

H12 JNR is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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