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KW58 ZHK

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

72,867 mi
Last recorded72,867 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto42,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW58 ZHK
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2026 72,867 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp has been smashed and internals are floating about (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 65,600 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 65,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 65,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 65,587 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 61,143 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to wear inner edges and starting to perish

Upper tailgate opens when needed. Lower tailgate doesn't.

Fail 10 Aug 2022 61,143 miles

Upper tailgate opens when needed. Lower tailgate doesn't.

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

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

Rear tyres starting to wear inner edges and starting to perish

Pass 30 Jul 2021 57,754 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 57,754 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 54,956 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 54,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Also boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 42,228 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also boot is deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 34,329 miles

all tyres cracked due to age

Pass 5 Jun 2017 31,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyre perished on sidewalls

both rear tyres - low tread and perished on sidewalls

rear screen wash not working

Fail 2 Jun 2017 31,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated splitting (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyre perished on sidewalls

both rear tyres - low tread and perished on sidewalls

rear screen wash not working

Pass 13 Jun 2016 28,339 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear brake squealing

Pass 10 Jun 2015 25,420 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 25,420 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 22,899 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 19,677 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 14,983 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto?

Based on 44,035 MOT tests across 3,356 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
3,158
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 260
coil spring broken 256
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 230
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KW58 ZHK is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 42,498 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 Mhd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW58 ZHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KW58 ZHK is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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