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KY08 YSX

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,814 mi
Last recorded58,814 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 YSX
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 58,814 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 58,636 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 56,200 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 52,192 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 52,177 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 48,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 44,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre at 2.1mm

Pass 18 Jan 2020 41,131 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 36,419 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 36,419 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 32,322 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 32,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 27,720 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 27,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 25,147 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 25,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 18,648 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2013 14,116 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack around outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2012 13,257 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 12,630 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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KY08 YSX is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY08 YSX, 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 KY08 YSX registered?

KY08 YSX is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is KY08 YSX safe to buy?

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