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WJ58 DCX

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,464 mi
Last recorded63,464 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 DCX
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 63,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 63,325 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 63,316 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 61,224 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 61,151 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 58,370 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 58,364 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 55,933 miles

OSF lower suspension arm front mounting point badly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 53,158 miles

OSF lower arm corroded around front bush

Fail 8 Oct 2020 53,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

OSF lower arm corroded around front bush

Pass 16 Oct 2019 49,372 miles

OSF lower arm corroded around front bush

Fail 16 Oct 2019 49,372 miles

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

OSF lower arm corroded around front bush

Pass 25 Oct 2018 44,029 miles

Bottom front engine mount splitting

Fuel cap seal perishing

O/S/R brake pipe corroding

Fail 25 Oct 2018 44,028 miles

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

Bottom front engine mount splitting

O/S/R brake pipe corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2017 38,116 miles

NSF lower arm bushes worn

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 12 Oct 2017 38,116 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF lower arm bushes worn

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 12 Oct 2016 31,788 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 31,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads very low and brake discs lipped

OSF tyre badly cracked perished and on LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 29 Oct 2015 25,981 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 22,915 miles

both rear tyres have slight perishing on outer walls

Fail 12 Jan 2015 22,915 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres have slight perishing on outer walls

Pass 1 Feb 2014 18,849 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 14,622 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 10,607 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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WJ58 DCX is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJ58 DCX, 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 WJ58 DCX registered?

WJ58 DCX is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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