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KU08 WBL

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,140 mi
Last recorded55,140 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 WBL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2026 55,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 50,502 miles

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

screen chipped in zone A under 10mm

Pass 13 May 2024 46,723 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 41,094 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 41,094 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal damaged (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 36,478 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 34,442 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 33,959 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 33,010 miles

Front wipers deteriorating

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 33,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers deteriorating

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,580 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 29,685 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 27,401 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2015
Pass 13 Mar 2014 22,795 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 20,476 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 20,476 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,032 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,182 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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KU08 WBL is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KU08 WBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU08 WBL registered?

KU08 WBL is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KU08 WBL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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