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A9 JNB

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,015 mi
Last recorded98,015 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 JNB
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 98,015 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 95,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 84,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 84,428 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

petrol cap seal deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2018 63,132 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,937 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,954 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,437 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,780 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 47,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 34,518 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 34,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

drivers front seat belt strap twisted could affect correct operation of seat belt retractor mechanism

Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,146 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 28,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,748 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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A9 JNB is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A9 JNB, 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 A9 JNB registered?

A9 JNB is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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