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HJ08 LSC

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,242 mi
Last recorded43,242 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 LSC
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 43,242 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 43,242 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 40,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 40,110 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 36,748 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 32,715 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 28,796 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 9 Nov 2021 28,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished/ split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished / split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 4 Nov 2020 27,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 25,177 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 24,868 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 23,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 22,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 21,050 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 19,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Dec 2012 10,068 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 9,257 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 7,131 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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HJ08 LSC is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ08 LSC, 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 HJ08 LSC registered?

HJ08 LSC is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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