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RV08 JZL

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,531 mi
Last recorded41,531 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 JZL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 41,531 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 41,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 40,161 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 38,643 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 36,227 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 36,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 34,596 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mount has play

Offside Front Upper strut mount has play

Pass 26 Nov 2020 33,329 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 33,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 33,173 miles

under trays fitted obstructing components for full inspection

Fail 30 Oct 2019 33,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted obstructing components for full inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2018 32,809 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 32,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 32,136 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 31,966 miles

Engine Mangement light on

Fail 6 Jul 2017 31,965 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Many cuts all around sidewall Deteriorated (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine Mangement light on

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 27,177 miles

Engine Management warning light on

Fail 5 Jul 2016 27,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine Management warning light on

Pass 25 Jun 2015 24,387 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 24,385 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 17,934 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 149,002 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges and slightly deteriorated

front wipers slightly deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2012 14,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on inner edges and slightly deteriorated

front wipers slightly deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2011 12,555 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 12,555 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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RV08 JZL is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV08 JZL, 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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RV08 JZL is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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