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HJ58 JXE

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

56,483 mi
Last recorded56,483 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 JXE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 56,483 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 56,483 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 55,452 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 53,623 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 53,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 50,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 47,868 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 47,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset lamda sensor (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 44,013 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

front to rear under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2020 44,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

front to rear under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 39,561 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 39,558 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 39,558 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 33,704 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 33,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 27,910 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 19,504 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 17,738 miles

Front brake pads wearing close to service limits

Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination

Fail 16 Jan 2015 17,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads wearing close to service limits

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination

All tyres only 8-10 psi

Pass 16 Jan 2014 15,159 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition, perished and cracking.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 15,159 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres in poor condition, perished and cracking.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 12,585 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 9,965 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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HJ58 JXE is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HJ58 JXE, 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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HJ58 JXE is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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