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BP57 PZK

2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,124 mi
Last recorded70,124 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto48,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 PZK
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 70,124 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 70,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 67,188 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 64,401 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 60,559 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 57,134 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 54,696 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 51,744 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 51,744 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2018 46,497 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 41,007 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 35,978 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner shoulder

Pass 3 Aug 2015 33,110 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 29,674 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 26,037 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 26,037 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 24,175 miles

rear subframe fromt mounting bush deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2011 63,719 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 63,419 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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BP57 PZK is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BP57 PZK, 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 BP57 PZK registered?

BP57 PZK is a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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