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L111 JDW

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,525 mi
Last recorded40,525 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto43,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 JDW
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 40,525 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 38,477 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 36,899 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 33,468 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 33,206 miles

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 32,335 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 32,335 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 31,230 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 31,230 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 30,057 miles

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

Oil level not checked

Service light on

Fail 18 Apr 2018 30,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil level not checked

Service light on

Front Tyres, walls severely perished

Pass 4 May 2017 28,854 miles

Front Tyres, walls excessively perished

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil level not checked

Rear Tyres, walls excessively perished

Pass 20 May 2016 27,089 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 27,089 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 24,789 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 21,947 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 16,700 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 16,700 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 10,281 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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L111 JDW is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L111 JDW, 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 L111 JDW registered?

L111 JDW is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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