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R8 OOE

2004 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests37 (27 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73%

Mileage

236,227 mi
Last recorded236,227 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 OOE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Auto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

27 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 236,227 miles

Front Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 236,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling/rubbing inner wing on lock to lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wing/ rubbing brake pipe. (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2026 50,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55/15 77T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 47,564 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 47,550 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 213,892 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 42,978 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 42,907 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 187,998 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 39,687 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box slightly loose on flexi pipe / minor leak from flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / cracking [tyre is over 10yrs old ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / cracking [ tyre is over 10yrs old ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 37,441 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 37,428 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 182,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 172,152 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 32,941 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 156,077 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 156,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 26,105 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 17,232 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 144,144 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 May 2018 144,142 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2018 144,141 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 15,260 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 143,324 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2016 12,355 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 129,408 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on approx 3mm

offside rear tyre uneven tread wear and wearing low inner edge (also has a nail in the tread)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 129,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

advise front brake pads wearing thin and front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

both front tyres on approx 3mm

offside rear tyre uneven tread wear and wearing low inner edge (also has a nail in the tread)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 114,276 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 103,477 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 103,273 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 91,421 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

STRONG ADVISE nearside front tyre is on the 1.6mm limit

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre on approx 3mm and outer side wall slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2012 91,421 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

STRONG ADVISE nearside front tyre is on the 1.6mm limit

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre on approx 3mm and outer side wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2011 79,590 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 70,250 miles

both front brake hoses starting to crack

rear brake dics lipped

Pass 21 Nov 2009 61,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge of tread

Pass 30 Oct 2008 47,025 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 35,698 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Auto?

Based on 3,048 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
3,111
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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R8 OOE is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73%.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R8 OOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R8 OOE is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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