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MK08 TMU

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,572 mi
Last recorded36,572 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 TMU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 36,572 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 36,035 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 34,771 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 34,209 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 33,252 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 30,585 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 27,201 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 27,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 22,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 19,005 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 15,426 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 13,991 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 13,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 11,051 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 10,521 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 9,401 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 6,725 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto?

Based on 11,653 MOT tests across 752 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
3,308
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
752
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 166
Stop lamp not working 130
coil spring broken 120
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 112
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MK08 TMU is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 48,475 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK08 TMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK08 TMU registered?

MK08 TMU is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is MK08 TMU safe to buy?

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