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KY58 NJU

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,773 mi
Last recorded80,773 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 NJU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 80,773 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 77,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 77,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 73,147 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 69,086 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 69,086 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 64,724 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 64,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 62,072 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 62,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 58,524 miles

engine cover fitted/ under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 54,051 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 54,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,721 miles

Engine management light illuminated indicating a possible fault

Fail 18 Sep 2017 48,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 41,945 miles

engine management light is illuminated indicating a possible fault

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Underbody trays are fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 13 Sep 2016 41,944 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Engine management light is on

Underbody trays are fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 8 Sep 2015 35,644 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 35,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,861 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

fuel tank cap sealing ring deteriorating

Fail 17 Sep 2014 29,861 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel tank cap sealing ring deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2013 24,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 19,448 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 14,740 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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KY58 NJU is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KY58 NJU, 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 KY58 NJU registered?

KY58 NJU is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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