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KP08 HVS

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,944 mi
Last recorded117,944 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 HVS
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 117,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount rubber worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 115,002 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 111,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 111,769 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2023 106,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 101,083 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 101,083 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 96,656 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion through out lower parts of the vehicle

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2020 87,140 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 12 May 2020 87,140 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,565 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 71,709 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 71,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 May 2017 68,921 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 66,084 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,928 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 47,008 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,206 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 18,866 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 15,991 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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KP08 HVS is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KP08 HVS, 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 KP08 HVS registered?

KP08 HVS is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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