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BK08 AXT

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,986 mi
Last recorded66,986 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 AXT
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 66,986 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 66,986 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended twisted (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 61,053 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 53,590 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 50,378 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 50,368 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 22 Jun 2021 46,657 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber deteriorated/split ()

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 41,412 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 41,408 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 36,290 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 28,234 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 25,675 miles

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

under cover fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2017 25,675 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel cap seal deteriorating

under cover fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 21,288 miles

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

undertray fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2015 16,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre age cracking

n/s/r tyre age cracking

o/s/f tyre age cracking

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2014 14,545 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 13,071 miles

all tyres slightly perished and starting to crack

Pass 20 Mar 2012 10,972 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 8,773 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 8,773 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 8,754 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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BK08 AXT is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BK08 AXT, 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 BK08 AXT registered?

BK08 AXT is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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