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J16 LUC

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,100 mi
Last recorded86,100 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 LUC
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 86,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 85,382 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to limit 175/55 R15 77T

Pass 16 Sep 2021 83,796 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 82,108 miles

Nearside rear tyre just starting to get low. 2.5mm

Offside rear brake pipe just starting to corrode

Pass 6 Sep 2019 78,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 78,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 70,614 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,349 miles

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING

Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,583 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 45,989 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 45,989 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,521 miles

bumpers are scuffed

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 38,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bumpers are scuffed

front tyre wear is uneven

Pass 15 Jul 2013 27,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust baffles noisy

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn to 3.0 mm

Fail 15 Jul 2013 27,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust baffles noisy

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn to 3.0 mm

Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,245 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 16,775 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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J16 LUC is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J16 LUC, 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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J16 LUC is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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