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HV08 COJ

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

64,835 mi
Last recorded64,835 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 COJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 64,835 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake pads worn low.

Offside rear tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge and perishing.

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Fail 21 Nov 2024 64,835 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake pads worn low.

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

Offside rear tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge and perishing.

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Pass 1 Nov 2023 62,266 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

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

O/S and N/S rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Offside Rear tyre tread is perishing and worn a little low.

Temporary fuel cap is fitted.

Fail 16 Oct 2023 62,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake pads getting low.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

Offside rear tyre perishing and worn low on inner edge.

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 60,106 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 60,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 58,993 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 58,993 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 58,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 58,193 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 56,071 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 54,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad appears to be running low. (3.5.1g)

Rear high level brake light inoperative

Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,444 miles

both wiper blades split but still clearing screen

exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken but adequately supported

Fail 9 Mar 2017 48,440 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

both wiper blades split but still clearing screen

exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken but adequately supported

Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,144 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 42,459 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Small stone chips to front windscreen

Surface corrosion to front suspension components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 35,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 35,871 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 31,646 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 31,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,868 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 29,857 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 25,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HV08 COJ 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 60.9%.

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 HV08 COJ, 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 HV08 COJ registered?

HV08 COJ is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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