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RJ58 CJE

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,415 mi
Last recorded43,415 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto42,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 CJE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 43,415 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 41,672 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 41,672 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 40,242 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 38,431 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 38,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 36,689 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 35,041 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 46,963 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 33,660 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 33,660 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 31,530 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 30,770 miles

body and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2017 30,335 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 27,556 miles

both front tyres 3.5mm, worn inner and perished on tread and outer sidewall

child seat fitted to nearside front not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel cap seal perished

nearside headlamplight output slightly reduced

offside rear tyre 3mm and perished on tread and outer sidewall

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 23,762 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 17,730 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 13,391 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall scuffed from kerbs.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 15,730 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 8,092 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto?

Based on 44,035 MOT tests across 3,356 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
3,158
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 260
coil spring broken 256
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 230
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RJ58 CJE is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 42,498 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ58 CJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was RJ58 CJE registered?

RJ58 CJE is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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