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KT08 VUW

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,857 mi
Last recorded82,857 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 VUW
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 82,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has screw in tread and punctured ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 82,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has screw in tread and punctured ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 80,241 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 74,564 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 69,630 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 61,634 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 61,634 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 58,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 53,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 50,337 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,678 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 42,821 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 42,821 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 37,332 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 37,332 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 26,888 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 19,015 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 18,007 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 16,431 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 13,492 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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KT08 VUW is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Red 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 KT08 VUW, 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 KT08 VUW registered?

KT08 VUW is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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