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KW08 GPV

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,447 mi
Last recorded45,447 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 GPV
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 45,447 miles

Rear shocks corroded

front brake hoses corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2025 45,447 miles

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

Rear shocks corroded

front brake hoses corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 44,329 miles

front wheel backing plates corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 43,186 miles

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

o-s & n-s front brake back plates corroded

o-s & n-s front suspension struts corroded

o-s rear under body shield insecure

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2022 42,239 miles

front struts corroded

n/s/f stone guard insercure

Pass 16 Nov 2021 41,304 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 40,472 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 40,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 39,445 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Sill covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle - limited access to engine bay

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 39,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Sill covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle - limited access to engine bay

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 38,839 miles

BOTH front tyres splitting ... 1556015

BOTH rear tyres splitting ... 1755515

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal split

sill covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle - limited access to engine bay

Fail 23 Apr 2018 38,839 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH front tyres splitting ... 1556015

BOTH rear tyres splitting ... 1755515

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal split

sill covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle - limited access to engine bay

Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,234 miles

Front Both tyres perished on sidewall 155/60-15

Fail 28 Mar 2017 38,234 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Both tyres perished on sidewall 155/60-15

Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 37,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,387 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,899 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 28,662 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,892 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 16,357 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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KW08 GPV is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KW08 GPV, 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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KW08 GPV is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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